Timing Cover Gasket

[Zenobian_84]

Looking at doing this in the very near future; along with replacing the water pump. Hopefully the later will solve my back-pressure leakage problem.

 

On topic though; how difficult / time consuming is replacing the timing chain cover gasket on the 2.5? Any tips to be shared with a first time "attemptee" other than to not rush it? Hopefully this should be the last oil leak I have to deal with on this little engine. :crossfingers:

[cruiser54]

The gasket is leaking, not the seal?

 

If so, the front of the pan is gonna have to be loosened. Getting that sealed back up might be a bear.

[Guest]

The gasket is leaking, not the seal?

 

If so, the front of the pan is gonna have to be loosened. Getting that sealed back up might be a bear.

 

I couldn't say for sure whether it's the gasket or the seal. All I know is that there's a lot of oil blowing out from behind the harmonic balancer; and it's covering the entire front of the engine bay; along with all the suspension under the block. :dunno: It could be the seal; or a combination of both.

[cruiser54]

More than likely the seal. Especially if it's being slung all over the place by the balancer.

[mountainman]

may not be the chain gasket, but the front main seal.

[JFAComanche6]

I replaced the tc cover on my 4.0 and it sucked hardcore. I took off and replaced my leaky oil pan gasket and.had to remove the a/c bracket (you might not have to on a 2.5) but the alternator bracket had to be removed too, as well as all the fans. It actually felt easier to put back on, minus the oil pan. As far as I know, the 2.5 and 4.0 covers are very similar if not the same.