Timing cover replacement

[dylan5299]

I'm about to replace my timing cover with a new one since reusing is a no no. My questions is, do I need to add any rtv or a separate gasket to the one that already comes on it? I've never done it and I just dont want to do it a second time. Thanks.

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[skylark]

Nope. Bolt it on dry.

 

[98vortec]

got question is there a reason why have to replace timing cover

 

[skylark]

got question is there a reason why have to replace timing cover

The vortec covers are supposed to be a one time use only. I've reused them on stuff that I was selling.

 

[Urambo Tauro]

You should be just fine putting the gasket on dry.

But I'll admit, I sometimes like to smear a thin layer of RTV on fiber gaskets anyway. Part of me just can't help but worry about porosity, I guess.

 

[mountie]

May I suggest you replacing the front main seal while you have access to it

 

[tom joyce]

May I suggest you replacing the front main seal while you have access to it

What 'front main seal'? LOL