Timing Cover Leak - What else to do while there?

[joncitizen]

Hello, so I've got an oil leak from the timing cover-bad enough I can't park on my drive way.

Car is a stock BF2 XR6T (05/07)

Billet Oil Pump Gears + Housing.
Atomic Timing Chain.

Anything else worth doing at the same time?


Aiming for 400rwkw.

TY

[k31th]

You're on the right track with the mods you can do while the timing cover is off to fix the o-ring behind it that tends to perish over time

[molch]

Mate I had the timing cover off recently. My advice is there is alot more effort to do some of the extra things that seem like you are close. 

 

For you to do just the timing cover gasket (Gasket goo) and crank seal the cost of the job for a DIY is like $50. The time is variable but allow for 1-2 days.

 

If you do timing chain you should probably look at the timing chain guides also. I think there is a kit you can get for this.

 

The billet oil pump and housing requires removal of the sump (Or enough to get to the oil pickup bolts) which needs one of two options. you undo the engine mounts and lift the engine or drop the entire k frame. 

 

All of this will add up to 1-2 more days and lots more money.  The # of days estimated for each obviously depends on tools, beers, wifes, kids and other stuff that distracts you working at home.

 

Dont want to scare you off, just want to let you know its not cheap or quick in the driveway.

[joncitizen]

Thanks for the replies fellas.

Ended up just doing the half moon seal and crankshaft seal.

Edited 13/11/16 07:27 AM by joncitizen

[skidxr6t]

On 10/17/2016 at 10:33 PM, molch said:

 which needs one of two options. you undo the engine mounts and lift the engine or drop the entire k frame.

I thought this job was easier on the BF's than the FG's?

 

also mate can you confirm its the timing cover? I thought mine had a leak but it turns out the power steering fluid was pooling in an area that had me convinced it was coming from the timing cover - and subsequently hitting the ground. cheers