Oh, I've been down that rabbit hole, just recently in fact. What started as a transmission leak, the "while we're here" took over and pretty soon, the engine was out and blown apart. Going back together now and all freshened up . Never again.
Ahhh, No, I'm not going there. The cam gear is fine. There is some shading there from the florescent light hanging behind me.
.. and still no timeslip I'm thinking the crank bearings need a check-up since he's beat on it so much
Holy crap Larry! 8 pages of replies in less than a week, on a timing cover leak? lol The 2 hottest threads are this one and the "Mullet leads" Hope you get it sealed up.
Haven't really had to touch this engine in 8 years. Been a while since I did this job so I figured I would get as much advice as I could. Doing a little bit every day. It's coming along.
I was just poking at the number of replies in a short time. All in fun. I like how you painted the heads and intake, makes yours look so tame.(stockish) Did you do that from day 1?
No worries. Yes I did. I like to paint all things aluminum. The paint lasts forever because aluminum dissipates heat so fast. Some guys like the aluminum color, I tell them to paint it that color.
Finished up today. The oil pump primed right up no problem. The GS is back in action with no coolant leaks. Now I just need to clean up all the coolant residue on the bottom of the engine and exhaust from it spraying while I drove home Of course when it rains it pours, my 98 Riviera decided to pop a rusty brake line. Out comes my roll of nickel copper line and Mastercool flaring kit. I'll tackle that this week. Thanks to all who posted with advice. I appreciate all of it. Even the good natured jabs!
I used copper coat on both sides of the gasket. I did that because Jim texted me "copper coat or high tac or aviation sealer... Not gasket maker"
Had the car out today. Checked the timing, 34* fixed, 10* of vacuum advance, set. Man, the Duplicolor paint really stinks when it bakes in. Car is running good. No coolant leaks.
Good job Wizard 1653 Duplicolor is good paint lasts along time.Riv got pissed all u do is drive it never have to open the hood
