gasket for timing cover

[JOHN G]

Looks like I have to replace the front seal on my engine-it has actually leaked for quite some time and I have never gotten around to it. I suspect that I may have nicked the oil seal upon installation. Anyhow, I have the crank seal, but no timing cover gasket. Has anyone ever tried using rtv gasket maker instead of the gasket with any success. I know it has worked in other apps, but I don't feel like experimenting with everything else that is going on right now. :thanks:

 

[Junk-Falcon]

i can send ya a cover gasket n the front of the pan gasket if ya want , just shipping
charlie

 

[rbohm]

8) i have used rtv as a gasket in a variety of locations, including the timing cover. used properly you should have no issues with leaks of any kind. if you choose to go gasketless, put a thin coat of black rtv on the gasket surface after making sure both surfaces are clean and dry. once you have the rtv in place assemble the parts. remember NOT to over torque the bolts.

 

[Mustang_Geezer]

Looks like I have to replace the front seal on my engine-it has actually leaked for quite some time and I have never gotten around to it. I suspect that I may have nicked the oil seal upon installation. Anyhow, I have the crank seal, but no timing cover gasket. Has anyone ever tried using rtv gasket maker instead of the gasket with any success. I know it has worked in other apps, but I don't feel like experimenting with everything else that is going on right now. :thanks:

I just used the RTV on my timing cover gasket last week when I had to reset my timing chain & gears. Worked just fine but I did not tear the old gasket when I removed the cover.

I used the black RTV from Car Quest.

Later,

 

[JOHN G]

Thanks for the replies-I actually think that when I put on the cover, I may have tightened the pan bolts into the cover first which draws the cover downward a little and may have thrown the crank seal off center a little bit. The end of the crank had no damage when installed so it's installer error. I'll give the rtv a shot and see what happens, but enough people have told me it works. Autozoo is literally two blocks from the house, but I'm cheap(rtv I have)

 

[fordconvert]

When I have to do stuff like that without gaskets I use the black rtv. I put it on the cover and let it sit for about an hour then install the part so that it just makes contact. I then let it sit and cure for a day or two and after that torque to normal specs.

 

[powerband]

While on the topic I'll mention that often the cause of front oil leaks can be a worn Balancer sealing surface. For @ $10 you can get a "Speedi Sleeve" that fits over the balancer IF you find a groove worn where the seal meets.

(I wish they made them for driveshaft yokes )

http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPages/N ... air+Sleeve



Powerband

 

[fordconvert]

Ever try to install one of those without the tool?

 

[JOHN G]

I have seen, but never used one of those-that may be an option if I were to find a groove. I don't recall one when removed last and the balancer is original with 58k. The car is at Moms right now while I work on CFMustangs ride, so I'll have to put off for a little while.

 

[powerband]

Ever try to install one of those without the tool?

Yes, I put the balancer in the freezer and hit the sleeve with a heat gun - assembled quickly and it slipped right on. Sleeve comes with some Loctitie type bearing sealer to bond it.

Have Fun

 

[sixpony]

Ever try to install one of those without the tool?

Yes, I put the balancer in the freezer and hit the sleeve with a heat gun - assembled quickly and it slipped right on. Sleeve comes with some Loctitie type bearing sealer to bond it.

Have Fun

Froze my balancer, but didn't think about the heat gun, nice touch. And I agree with Fordconvert about letting the rtv set before torquing the bolts, then it doesen't just squeeze out the sides, or inside where you don't want it!