Can also be the crank pulley seal. Timing cover 1/4" and sump screws
are only 6 ft lb, TC 5/16" screws are 14 ft lb. It's easy to distort
the flanges making them bulge up between the screws because of the cork
gasket, tightening further makes it worse. I've seen a reinforcing strip
for both.
PaulH.
On 11/08/2023 14:06, John DiFede wrote:
> Guys, I decided not to remove my oil pan after seeing it was more difficult
> than I had thought. My engine looks to be leaking from the junction of the
> oil pan and timing cover. Iâ??m not certain it was the pan gasket. I ended
> up tightening all the lower bolts for the timing cover and front pan. I
> sprayed degreaser and cleaned the area. Iâ??ll continue to watch and see if
> I can find the leak source.
> Thanks again for all your help.
> John DiFede
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
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