Timing cover gasket?
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From: Valdosta, GA
Car: 1991 Trans Am GTA
Engine: L98(5.7 L TPI)
Transmission: 700r4(A4)
Axle/Gears: G80 RPO, 3:23s, Auburn Racer's Diff
Timing cover gasket?
My engine is out of my car to replace the oil pan and the rear main seal. If my valve guide seals and rear main seal require replacement, is that an indication that it's time for the timing cover gasket to also be replaced? If so, do I have to do the timing cover gasket now (with the engine out of the car)? Or can it be done with the engine reinstalled?
Thanks!
Bill
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Bill
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From: Adrian, Mi, USA
Car: 1988 Pontiac Firebird Formula
Engine: 5.7 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
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From: Portland, OR
Car: 86 Imponte Ruiner 450GT, 91 Formula
Engine: 350 Vortec, FIRST TPI, 325 RWHP
Transmission: 700R4 3000 stall.
Axle/Gears: 9 Bolt Torsen 3.70
Re: Timing cover gasket?
Cloyes double roller timing chain set. Don't bother with a gasket on the chain cover just RTV it. RTV has come a long way and will outlast any paper gasket at this point.
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From: Valdosta, GA
Car: 1991 Trans Am GTA
Engine: L98(5.7 L TPI)
Transmission: 700r4(A4)
Axle/Gears: G80 RPO, 3:23s, Auburn Racer's Diff
Re: Timing cover gasket?
Thanks for the advice, gents! I'm now in search of a new water pump and the cloyes double roller timing chain set. If anyone has any part numbers or links, I would greatly appreciate it!