timing cover is leaking. is this possible?

Sure

thanks Apeiron. but i guess what i was trying to get was pointers from someone who has performed the task secesfully? you know tips,pointers, that sort of thing?

For what, taking the timing cover off?

taking the cover off, and replacing it without jamming up my oil pan gasket.

Is it one of the aftermarket silicone 1-piece gaskets? Nothing to it then, just drop the oil pan, pull the timing cover off.

its the felpro 1pc.

No problem then. The silicone won't be stuck to anything, and the steel core inside will keep its shape.