Thread: Somebody edumacate me on a lower timing cover leak
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Old 04-13-2009, 07:59 PM
J. M. van Swaay J. M. van Swaay is offline
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You can usually see a rolled u seal by careful inspection with a mechanics mirror. (one of those small mirrors on the end of a telescoping stick) Look closely at the bead of the seal that is visible between the upper and lower cover. If the amount of bead reveal changes or appears to twist, the seal is probably not properly seated. (ask me how I know.............)

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