Can you JB Weld a timing cover?
Bottom line is JB weld will work, but it won’t be nearly as strong as from the factory. Whether this is an acceptable risk or not is up to you since the timing cover is not a critical component, and failure would not be disabling.
What to do about a timing cover oil leak?
The only two options for fixing a timing cover oil leak is to restore the gasket or replace the gasket. BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak can restore your timing cover gasket or front crank seal stopping your oil leak if repacing the gasket doesn’t make sense if your vehicle.
When do you replace the front timing cover?
Engine front (timing) covers are seldom replaced, however, the gaskets for these covers are replaced at some point for many vehicles. Some will last the lifetime of the vehicle, some will be ignored if the leak is small or only seepage, but many will leak and need repair.
What are the symptoms of a bad timing cover?
If you notice that oil is leaking from the center of the motor, near the front, it may be due to a faulty timing cover or timing cover gasket. 2. Engine runs rough
When to replace the timing belt or chain?
When replacing the timing belt or chain, the timing cover should be inspected for damage and replaced, if necessary. If the timing cover is removed to correct a leak, the timing components should be thoroughly inspected and replaced, if necessary.
The only two options for fixing a timing cover oil leak is to restore the gasket or replace the gasket. BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak can restore your timing cover gasket or front crank seal stopping your oil leak if repacing the gasket doesn’t make sense if your vehicle.
Engine front (timing) covers are seldom replaced, however, the gaskets for these covers are replaced at some point for many vehicles. Some will last the lifetime of the vehicle, some will be ignored if the leak is small or only seepage, but many will leak and need repair.
In some cases the timing cover may be cracked, especially if it is manufactured out of plastic. If you notice that oil is leaking from the center of the motor, near the front, it may be due to a faulty timing cover or timing cover gasket. 2. Engine runs rough
When replacing the timing belt or chain, the timing cover should be inspected for damage and replaced, if necessary. If the timing cover is removed to correct a leak, the timing components should be thoroughly inspected and replaced, if necessary.