Thread: Replacing Timing Cover

Winter is the best time for me to drive it Summer in the A/C'd garage is when to work on it. This is just kind of a Pandora's box. Every time I start into something it becomes a question of how deep do I want to go into the hole. I mean I could just TIG back on the broken pieces from the timing cover and stick my head in the sand and hope nothing else is wrong. Or I can brave it out and peel back the next layer in this puzzle. My...

Quote: Originally Posted by cygnusceo Winter is the best time for me to drive it Summer in the A/C'd garage is when to work on it. This is just kind of a Pandora's box. Every time I start into something it becomes a question of how deep do I want to go into the hole. I mean I could just TIG back on the broken pieces from the timing cover and stick my head in the sand and hope nothing else is wrong. Or I can brave it out and peel...

If you are getting into replacing rings and crankshaft bearings I would recommend that you completely remove the engine from the car. It will be so much more easy and convenient to work on with the engine removed, and a nice winter project to get the car perfect for springtime

Hi, My son- he has an 1998 Dodge Avenger V-6- anyway, he broke one of the engine/transmission ears (where the trans connects to the engine). He had it welded and it's been fine ever since- remember that the ear is under great pressure as the engine/trans connect, so I'm sure welding is all you need. Welding is the way to go. All you need to do is to remove the cover and have someone who knows what he is doing do the work. Peter C....