Timing cover gasket replacement
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Timing cover gasket replacement
I have an 1994 F150 5.0, 5 speed,97,556miles on the I have a small leak at the top of the cover.I can see the pool of coolant on top between the water pump. I am fairly mechanical and can follow directions. the Chilton illustration does not offer much.I want to know is there any thing special about doing this procedure or/and anything else I should knowsuch as removal procedures things to look out for=)etc.
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its straight forward. Strip the front of the engine, replace the gasket, reassemble in the reverse order you removed stuff.
Just watch the water pump bolts and accessory bolts... there are several different lengths there. Use ziploc bags if you want to keep it easy.
Just watch the water pump bolts and accessory bolts... there are several different lengths there. Use ziploc bags if you want to keep it easy.
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Check the timing chain while you are in there- factory spec for replace is 0.50 in deflection or 0.12 slack measured along the chain. For reference the new NAPA timing chain set had zero slack prior to running and I didn't check it since it has been run too much trouble. Mine had more slack/deflection than I thought it should have for 115k so i replaced it while the cover was off. One more consideration to ponder.
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Yes, replace it!
After going through the trouble of swapping cams.................I missed work yesterday and got a ride home.......broken timing chain.
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If you see a puddle on the top of the cover, it's more than likely NOT the cover leaking. Check everything (hoses etc) above it first.
After going through the trouble of swapping cams.................I missed work yesterday and got a ride home.......broken timing chain.
FWIW
If you see a puddle on the top of the cover, it's more than likely NOT the cover leaking. Check everything (hoses etc) above it first.
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Agree with Moneypit - if you see leakage on top of timing cover it could easily be bypass hose. thermostat. throttle body coolant lines or even intake manifold. Sorry I missed that the first time; it would be a shame to do that much work and find it was something else and still leaking. FWIW - mine was leaking at bottom of the ears where the long water pump bolts go into block and was running down to pan along pan gasket and dripping off rear of engine/front of engine depending on the angle the truck was parked. Good luck.
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