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Old Mar 11, 2004 | 11:19 AM
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Leaky timing cover gasket,

Ok on my 87 f-150 351, my timing cover is leaking cooland out the right side (sitting in truck) im wondering if i try to tighten it up will it slow the leak or should i go all out and replace the bugger? any help would be good, thanks, jeremy oh and i also plan on doing a water pump while im that far, at 101,000 i figure it will be worth the 31dollars for a new one.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2004 | 12:09 PM
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Some (four I think) of the bolts in the timing cover go directly into the water jacket. Simply removing the bolt adding thread sealer and reinstalling the bolt might do the trick.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2004 | 05:39 PM
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i tightened the bolts up and presto, no leak? oh well, saved myself a bunch of money
 
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