timing chain cover gasket
#1
timing chain cover gasket
2001 5.2 liter ram 1500
I am considering doing this myself since I dont have money in the budget for coolant leaks. I read many posts on the topic, but one question I still have is-- Will I be able to remove the timing chain cover if I remove the front two oil pan bolts and otherwise leave the oil pan alone?
I am considering doing this myself since I dont have money in the budget for coolant leaks. I read many posts on the topic, but one question I still have is-- Will I be able to remove the timing chain cover if I remove the front two oil pan bolts and otherwise leave the oil pan alone?
#2
yes you can when I took mine off this weekend that is all I had to do to get mine off was the 4 bolts on it and the 2 on the oil pan. Also obviously all the stuff attached to the Timing cover have to come off because they hold it on as well.
Also when you are taking it off if I remember from this weekend that the front of you oil pan will be exposed be carefull not to let coolant or debris fall down in there. I am doing a complete rebuild so my oil was drained but just a heads up.
Also when you are taking it off if I remember from this weekend that the front of you oil pan will be exposed be carefull not to let coolant or debris fall down in there. I am doing a complete rebuild so my oil was drained but just a heads up.
#3
thanks for the info -
Did you actually drain the block at the block drain bolt or just remove the lower hose? I am in the cold damp northeast and everything is rusted up tight. I hear you about coolant in the oil pan but some threads(bolts) are best left alone.
Autozone had a gasket set for $18 but there was no seal for the cover.Is this something that has to be replaced?
And finally if anyone cares to comment I am assuming that cylinder position is not important to remove the timing chain cover and change this gasket
Did you actually drain the block at the block drain bolt or just remove the lower hose? I am in the cold damp northeast and everything is rusted up tight. I hear you about coolant in the oil pan but some threads(bolts) are best left alone.
Autozone had a gasket set for $18 but there was no seal for the cover.Is this something that has to be replaced?
And finally if anyone cares to comment I am assuming that cylinder position is not important to remove the timing chain cover and change this gasket
#4
I put a big tub underneath the truck pulled the hose and it drained a lot. Then when I pulled 2 bolts out of the timing chain cover the rest came running out. Be aware of that for sure, just pulling the hose won't completly drain the system if you are pulling the timing chain cover.
I bought that same kit from O'reily's for like $17.99 because I messed up my front timing chain cover seal (the round one) and it came with the 2 gaskets for the timing chain cover and a new water pump gasket?????
Cylinder postition does not matter since you are not touching the chain or camshaft.
I bought that same kit from O'reily's for like $17.99 because I messed up my front timing chain cover seal (the round one) and it came with the 2 gaskets for the timing chain cover and a new water pump gasket?????
Cylinder postition does not matter since you are not touching the chain or camshaft.
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2001 5.2 liter ram 1500
I am considering doing this myself since I dont have money in the budget for coolant leaks. I read many posts on the topic, but one question I still have is-- Will I be able to remove the timing chain cover if I remove the front two oil pan bolts and otherwise leave the oil pan alone?
I am considering doing this myself since I dont have money in the budget for coolant leaks. I read many posts on the topic, but one question I still have is-- Will I be able to remove the timing chain cover if I remove the front two oil pan bolts and otherwise leave the oil pan alone?
When I did mine, it was impossible to remove the cover without it tearing. I just replaced both afterwards. It's very easy to replace the oil pan gasket. At least I thought so. I replaced the oil pump as well.
Good luck.
Chris
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I got the cover off today,it went okay.Here is what I did-
The motor turned when I tried to remove the damper bolt with a hand ratchet so I tried an electric impact and off it came easily.
I had a pan ready when I removed the four bolts and caught a few quarts of coolant.
The cover itself seperated a lot easier than the water pump did,once broken free I ran a a small screwdriver around the bottom of the cover between the oil pan gasket.I held the corners of the oil pan gasket and lifted the cover which seperated cleanly.Thanks for the help.I will look for parts next.
The motor turned when I tried to remove the damper bolt with a hand ratchet so I tried an electric impact and off it came easily.
I had a pan ready when I removed the four bolts and caught a few quarts of coolant.
The cover itself seperated a lot easier than the water pump did,once broken free I ran a a small screwdriver around the bottom of the cover between the oil pan gasket.I held the corners of the oil pan gasket and lifted the cover which seperated cleanly.Thanks for the help.I will look for parts next.