Hey,
How does everyone install their timing cover gasket, dry or with some sealant?? I plan on using some sealant around the area where the timing cover meets the oil pan, but I'm not sure about the rest of the gasket.

Also, the cam shouldnt spin freely once the oil pump drive has been installed, correct? So the only way to turn it would be by turning the crank? The oil pump drive flange that the bolt goes through that holds it in the lifter valley is not flush with the mating surface right? I didnt pay attention when I removed it.
Thanks,
Brandon

 

I use a thin layer of RTV on both sides of the paper timing cover gasket.

The cam should spin if the lifters are not being held down by the rest of the valve train and it's not connected to the crank by the timing chain.

The oil pump drive should sit flush at the hold down bolt. If it doesn't you need to install it so the drive meshes properly with the oil pump shaft underneath.

 

Thanks for the reply Rob. I figured the gears on the cam and oil pump drive might not be meshed right yet.

Brandon

 

I used Gasgasinch on both sides.

 

I installed mines dry.