Can a timing belt leak oil on a car?
As far as I know the engine in your car uses a timing belt and this means there is nothing in the timing cover per se that can leak. There is NO oil inside that cover, however it is possible that a seal (crank, cam, etc.) could leak.
Why is my oil pan gasket leaking at 60K?
Since it would be rare for a seal or oil pan gasket to leak on a 60k miles engine, what I would consider is the possibility of a leaking oil pressure sending unit. These are relatively inexpensive, easy to change, and when aged a bit the onset of cold weather may cause them to leak.
How much does an oil pan gasket replacement cost?
On the recent trip to get the oil change, the service engineer (chyrsler dealer) said that my car has a timing cover gasket leak. He said it will cost $635 towards timing cover and $ 339 towards Oil Pan Gasket replacement. I think the total with tax will be around 1200$.
How can I tell if my timing cover is leaking?
It’s not always easy to determine where, exactly, an oil leak is coming from, so using a degreasing product to clean the area around the timing cover is helpful for spotting leaks.
Where does the oil leak on the timing chain come from?
Also, as you drive, the timing chain whips oil from down on the crank all the way up to the top of your engine so a leak could appear anywhere from the bottom to the top of your engine making them difficult to diagnose. The timing cover gasket can be expensive to replace due to its location and the accessories surrounding it.
Can a timing cover gasket leak cause an oil leak?
For example, if you’ve got an oil pan gasket leak, it’s obvious because you won’t find any oil above the oil pan gasket, meaning your entire engine will be clean except for the oil pan. On the other hand, a timing cover gasket leak can spread oil over most of your engine, leave drips in odd places, leak sometimes,…
Can a timing chain cover be leaking coolant?
Thank you for asking about your Ford F-250 Diesel. Although rare, it is possible for a timing chain cover to be leaking coolant. The water pump is in a similar location and could also be the culprit for the coolant leak. If you have not done so already, you would want to verify the source of the leak, if possible.
What causes oil to drip from the timing cover?
Typically when an engine approaches 100,000 miles of service, the timing cover gasket may begin to wear out, causing oil to drip from the engine. Since the timing cover is also near the serpentine belt, it may cause the oil to splatter and run under the entire engine.