Should I use RTV on timing cover gasket?
Always try to use RTV in those corners where it might leak first. you could use just the gasket but make sure the mating surfaces are really clean and that you torque everything to specs.
Can I use gasket maker on timing cover?
Registered. Yep , it needs it all around. I would use the blue silicone gasket maker or the black heat silicone.
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How to replace a head gasket on a 1987 Toyota pick up?
Rotate camshaft to position alignment pin away from cylinder head. Install cylinder head rear cover, engine hangers and ground straps. Install intake manifold, EGR valve and exhaust manifold. Apply a suitable sealer to where timing cover and front of engine block intersect, then install a new cylinder head gasket.
When to replace timing chain on oil pump?
Because that plastic debris can get into the oil pump pickup and cause a loss of oil pressure and since the timing chain tensioner is operated by oil pressure, you may be replacing the timing chain again (if not more) if that happens!!! If you know it’s clean just remove the two very front bolts.
How to replace timing chain on Toyota 22RE?
Toyota Red recommended plus a gallon of distilled water [Return to the 22RE Engine Mods page…] The hardest step in the replacement will be breaking the bolt that holds the puley to the crankshaft. Best option is to break it loose with the engine’s starter, tranny in neutral, wire off the coil.
Where are the notches on a timing chain?
With the vehicle in neutral turn the crank by until the timing guide 0 (ZERO) is lined up with the notch in the pulley. Now you should see that the cam gear notches are at the top and that the raised rib on the crank is also at the top.