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Search Auto Parts Search timing chain gasket cover leaking coolant Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Truck Repair>> Truck Engine Repair tonyp User Sep 21, 2010, 9:27 PM Post #1 of 7 (15451 views) timing chain gasket cover leaking coolant Sign In 2000 ford ranger 3.0 v6 leaking coolant from timing gear cover.Has approx.100k miles. Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Sep 22, 2010, 12:35 AM Post #2 of 7 (15446 views) Re: timing chain gasket cover leaking coolant Sign In Are you sure? It's more likely the water pump but no matter you would have to verify the leak and replace gasket or cover and while there I'd do a new timing chain and new water pump as pump would be off anyway. It's easy to get fooled by leaks. Pressure test it and watch with dental mirrors or whatever it takes and watch it leak, T tonyp User Sep 22, 2010, 7:31 AM Post #3 of 7 (15436 views) Re: timing chain gasket cover leaking coolant Sign In Thanks for the reply.Had mechanic look at leak he says timing cover gasket.Water pump not leaking.He mentioned replace chain and gears if worn much.Also says oil pan will have to be removed so we are talking around $500.Did not discuss water pump replacement.Have no idea what total would be then.As of now using stop leak appears to have stopped leak for now.again thanks for reply. TP Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Sep 22, 2010, 8:58 AM Post #4 of 7 (15432 views) Re: timing chain gasket cover leaking coolant Sign In It might be a good time to change the pump even if it's not leaking. At this point they should be able to do it along with the timing cover for no additional labor, just the part. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Sep 22, 2010, 9:22 AM Post #5 of 7 (15427 views) Re: timing chain gasket cover leaking coolant Sign In Totally agree. Just the time to clean up old gasket off of old water pump can be a pill. Get the system flushed out as sealer even though it can work can be a problem so you don't want that in there forever unless you are about to give up on a vehicle. Yes I will use it for certain slight gasket seeping. ONE OUNCE not the 12 oz bottle. If that doesn't do it - repair it. Everything costs something to fix a vehicle and short cuts can be the costliest, T tonyp User Sep 22, 2010, 4:25 PM Post #6 of 7 (15417 views) Re: timing chain gasket cover leaking coolant Sign In Thanks for all replies.When I have repaired will do chain and pump also if necessary gears.Thanks All Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Sep 22, 2010, 8:37 PM Post #7 of 7 (15411 views) Re: timing chain gasket cover leaking coolant Sign In Excellent! I totally forgot that if the timing cover is off the chain takes no time at all and isn't costly for most. Replacement chain and gear are frequently better than OE especially if a nylon toothed cam gear is used. Tech will be looking right at it and if not absolutely perfect toss it then. Always best to do chain and both gears at once if at all. Good call, T   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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