timing cover replacement

[creekscout]

Need to replace my timing cover as the harmonic balancer ground thru it. I need to know how to replace it without dropping the oilpan, does anyone have the fsm instructions on doing this, I am unsure how to handle the oilpan to timing cover sealing. Oh by the way it is a '92 MJ with a 4.0L.

[dasbulliwagen]

Alldata shows to remove harmonic balancer, and then goes right to remove cover. Does the oil pan overlap the bottom edge of the timing cover? I'm not sure, but the directions sound easy enough. Good luck.

[dasbulliwagen]

Just looked it up, there appaears to be a seperate oil pan gasket section for the bottom of the timing cover, so you might want to get that gasket too, and a new front crankshaft seal that installs in the cover.

[Wildman]

You can get just the timing cover gasket set, that will include the cover gasket, front crank seal, and lower pan gasket "section", you just trim off a small portion of the oil pan gasket to fit the lower section in (the black gasket in the picture). The kit also comes with a spacer for setting the front crank seal.

 

Check this out - from http://www.rockauto.com

 

1992 JEEP COMANCHE 4.0L 242cid L6 MFI (S) OHV : Engine : Timing Cover Gasket Set

 

FEL-PRO Part # TCS45458 More Info {Timing Cover Set w/Sleeve}

Timing Set w/Sleeve & Seal; w/Sleeve 'N' Seal®; Must be used w/OS 34308R

 

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$14.06

 

There's a FSM on line here some where, I'm sure some one will pop in with that info, but the step-by-step is also in the Hanes manual, if you have one of those.

 

I didn't look this up........ done it :D

 

And yes, it's easier to pull the radiator out, not necessary, but alot easier.

[creekscout]

I already have the balancer off, I just want to wait before removing the timing cover to make sure I don't mess up the oilpan gasket before I know where to cut the gasket. I figure maybe the gasket kit will have instructions. I can't figure out what OS 34308R is, and what is its use. I am also having trouble finding another timing cover, dealership wants $100 for a new one but it is not readily available and will take at least 2 weeks to get. Checked on ebay and there are none listed on there that match my casting #53020232. Seems like '92 was a single year model because on the parts listing it is the only year that requires OS 34308r. Also I will likely be replacing my timing gear set as well.

[creekscout]

Just found out that OS 34308R is the oilpan gasket. I do not want to have to drop the pan, but that makes it sound like I have to.

[Wildman]

Like I said, I've done a few timing chains, and didn't have to drop the oil pan on both Ford and Jeep :dunno:

 

Yes, I seen you WTB add, and I double checked the parts list, and the '92 was a stand alone :hmm:

 

The part number your looking for is........5302 0233

 

There is also a 4720 223 Cover Package 1992*** Which shows the cover and the oil pan gasket.

 

 

Me, I would get a '91 or '93+ cover, and check to see if it matches up with the '92, and use that.

 

It's odd that the gasket set is the same for 1965-2006 years, but the cover is just different for the '92 model year :dunno:

 

Even car-parts list from '87 up on the timing cover.......there's a few on there for $15-20 :brows:

 

http://www.car-part.com/cgi-bin/search. ... userPage=1

 

Can't help you on the part, I'm into all Renix parts :yes:

 

Course........I could sent you a '88 to see if it's close :idea:

[wannabeMJ]

I just did my timming chain and did not have to remove the oil pan

the kit for it comes with both gasket

1 for the timming chain cover

and 1 for the oil pan black rubber one

 

here you can see everything out but the oil pan

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