Pat DiPersia
SCCoA Admin
So I believe I have a leak at the timing cover gasket. Posted here and there on FB looking for some direction.
Wanted to open a thread to get some advice as I get close to putting things back together. Lots of questions, so anyone that can answer one or two would be appreciated!
Planning to replace water pump, oil pump, motor mounts, PS lines if I can get them, plugs and wires, any hoses, belts and sensors I can get. Most of this stuff is stock to 1994, so don't want to do it again if I can help it. Car has 65k on it for reference and is mostly stock. So for some of my questions -
- Should I mess with the timing chain and/or tensioner or anything else timing related?
- When installing the timing cover gasket (And water pump gasket?), I'm hearing I should install sealant; others say if I'm using the Ford OEM gaskets (Which I am) to leave them dry. Which is it? Obviously need sealant at the bottom of the timing cover. Any specific sealant?
- On the oil pump, just grabbing this from Rock Auto - any brands to stay away from? Any gaskets/seals I need that might not be included?
- Figured I'd do the front seal on the crank while in there - same deal - anything in particular from Rock Auto (Any to stay away from?)
- On the studs for the water pump/timing cover that go in to the block and need to be sealed - teflon tape?
- Anything I need to loctite (Or never seize?!)
Let me know if I'm missing anything. Appreciate the help! I'm sure I'll have more to ask! Searching through the forums has already been really helpful answering a bunch of questions I had.
Wanted to open a thread to get some advice as I get close to putting things back together. Lots of questions, so anyone that can answer one or two would be appreciated!
Planning to replace water pump, oil pump, motor mounts, PS lines if I can get them, plugs and wires, any hoses, belts and sensors I can get. Most of this stuff is stock to 1994, so don't want to do it again if I can help it. Car has 65k on it for reference and is mostly stock. So for some of my questions -
- Should I mess with the timing chain and/or tensioner or anything else timing related?
- When installing the timing cover gasket (And water pump gasket?), I'm hearing I should install sealant; others say if I'm using the Ford OEM gaskets (Which I am) to leave them dry. Which is it? Obviously need sealant at the bottom of the timing cover. Any specific sealant?
- On the oil pump, just grabbing this from Rock Auto - any brands to stay away from? Any gaskets/seals I need that might not be included?
- Figured I'd do the front seal on the crank while in there - same deal - anything in particular from Rock Auto (Any to stay away from?)
- On the studs for the water pump/timing cover that go in to the block and need to be sealed - teflon tape?
- Anything I need to loctite (Or never seize?!)
Let me know if I'm missing anything. Appreciate the help! I'm sure I'll have more to ask! Searching through the forums has already been really helpful answering a bunch of questions I had.