Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Parts List for Timing Case Profile Gasket?

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

    Parts List for Timing Case Profile Gasket?

    I'm troubleshooting some leaking coolant on the front passengers side below the A/C compressor. This seems to be indicative of a Timing Case gasket blowing. I am about to go through the system and replace new seals on it. That being said, is there a write up with part numbers for the things that are mandatory to be replaced?



    This is a great tutorial on removing the pieces, but it doesn't go into detail on the parts bought. I know cylinder head bolts, as well as a cylinder head gasket (NOT VICTOR REINZ) are on the list, but what other components should be done?

    Any help would be great.

    #2
    I seem to remember that the water pump has channels that are designed to let it leak out there
    when something fails in it... like the seal... or a gasket...
    to keep water from being able to pressurize its way into the timing case.

    ...but it's been years since I've had mine apart...

    t
    now, sometimes I just mess with people. It's more entertaining that way. george graves

    Comment


      #3
      With the head off you should replace everything you can afford to replace since a lot of it is much easier with it off.
      -Valve cover gasket
      -Spark plug well gaskets
      -Exhaust manifold gaskets
      -All timing cover gaskets
      -Timing cover seal (the one for the crank)
      -Sprockets if needed
      -Tensioner if needed
      -Timing chain and guide rails if needed
      -Water pump gasket
      -Thermostat and associated gasket
      I've got oil dripping near my AC compressor too, I think it's the lower timing case gasket.

      IG @turbovarg
      '91 318is, M20 turbo
      [CoTM: 4-18]
      '94 525iT slicktop, M50B30 + S362SX-E, 600WHP DD or bust
      '93 RX-7 FD3S

      Comment


        #4
        Originally posted by varg View Post
        With the head off you should replace everything you can afford to replace since a lot of it is much easier with it off.
        -Valve cover gasket
        -Spark plug well gaskets
        -Exhaust manifold gaskets
        -All timing cover gaskets
        -Timing cover seal (the one for the crank)
        -Sprockets if needed
        -Tensioner if needed
        -Timing chain and guide rails if needed
        -Water pump gasket
        -Thermostat and associated gasket
        I've got oil dripping near my AC compressor too, I think it's the lower timing case gasket.

        Thank you for the response. I just replaced the water pump and thermostat, and cleaned the mess under the intake, but when I went to add coolant it all came out near the top of the AC compressor which leads me to believe its a timing gasket. I think while I'm in there I will replace the tensioner, and then the chain/sprockets on an as needed basis.

        I'm going to make a parts list here in the next couple days. I'll add it here for future reference.

        Comment


          #5
          Sounds good. Be sure to pay special attention to the condition of the idler gear and its bearing, they have been known to fail catastrophically. Oh, and copper spray-a-gasket is your friend for stuff like this.

          IG @turbovarg
          '91 318is, M20 turbo
          [CoTM: 4-18]
          '94 525iT slicktop, M50B30 + S362SX-E, 600WHP DD or bust
          '93 RX-7 FD3S

          Comment

          Working...
          X