Dampener replacement +
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Dampener replacement +
Stock car and it will remain that way.
Getting ready to do an ATI dampener and front seal replacement.
However, I saw a recommendation on the forum to also replace the timing chain (ls2 chains are the only ones for sale) and front cover gasket.
question: do front cover gaskets commonly fail and leak oil? Do timing chains commonly fail?
Trying to juggle that dangerous question of “while I’m in there?”
I see a lot of posts for dampener and seal replacements but not chain and cover gaskets. Trying to figure out if that recommendation I saw was just overly cautious etc.
Getting ready to do an ATI dampener and front seal replacement.
However, I saw a recommendation on the forum to also replace the timing chain (ls2 chains are the only ones for sale) and front cover gasket.
question: do front cover gaskets commonly fail and leak oil? Do timing chains commonly fail?
Trying to juggle that dangerous question of “while I’m in there?”
I see a lot of posts for dampener and seal replacements but not chain and cover gaskets. Trying to figure out if that recommendation I saw was just overly cautious etc.
Last edited by Chillo32; Nov 10, 2019 at 02:35 PM.
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Last edited by Chillo32; Nov 10, 2019 at 04:08 PM.
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I wouldn't do the chain or timing cover seal on a stock cammed car. ARP bolt, Balancer (ATI or Dayco), front seal.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...d-to-know.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...d-to-know.html
Last edited by 93Polo; Nov 10, 2019 at 09:43 PM.
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Thanks for the replies. Decided to just go with the ATI, arp, and front seal and will take a look at the steering rack while it’s out. Looks like gm still sells a boot kit for $50 if it’s needed.
interestingly, I called some shops for the install. Quotes range from $400-800. Makes you wonder.
interestingly, I called some shops for the install. Quotes range from $400-800. Makes you wonder.
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Just had a ATI installed with the Crank Seal and new bolt and that is all my go to Mechanic said I needed. He said, "leave everything else alone!".
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Where are you located?
It isn't that bad of a job but does take a few specialty tools which can likely be purchased for less than what a shop charges.
It isn't that bad of a job but does take a few specialty tools which can likely be purchased for less than what a shop charges.
Last edited by 93Polo; Nov 11, 2019 at 05:23 PM.