Installing timing cover
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Installing timing cover I'm installing my timing cover now. Some folks say to just use a dab of rtv on the edges where the oil pan meets the block other say to use it on the entire bottom of the timing cover. Which is the correct way to do this? This is for a 98 vette BTW.
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Yes sir, I used RTV only on the corners. I wasn't going to drop the oil pan just to replace the front part of the gasket, it's all or nothing. Too much of a PITA. No problems with leaks.
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When I did the first cam I coated the bottom of the timing cover, should be fun getting it apart again. If its in good shape, maybe I'll just do the corners this time.
i always do the whole bottom of the cover, but it on but leave all the bolts loose, install the crank pulley, then torque the timing cover bolts. never had problem on countless installs
Ever pull one apart after this method? Curious as to how well it came apart.
Last edited by vettenuts; May 13, 2008 at 10:24 AM.
balancer I stuck mine in the oven @ 200 degrees for about a half hour then slid it on half way, tapped it on with a 2x4 to almost 3/4 of the way and used the old bolt to tighten it down the extra 1/4 of the way. It wont distort the rubber dampner inside like some will suggest. It doesnt get hot enough. I left it facing up just incase it did but the rubber wasnt even tacky when i removed it from the oven.
