kevin2012

I was changing the right side chain tensioner gasket and noticed that there is only one oil passage hole. Is that normal?
Thanks.

willus

I have mine off the engine right now. If there's not an answer by this evening, I can snap a picture and post it.

willus

The right side has 1, the left side 2. Note that the right side in the pictures is currently missing a stud.




Right side chain housing



Left side chain housing

AOW162435

Is that joint compound in your picture?







Andreas

kevin2012

Thanks Willus, really appreciated your great pics.
Yes, that is some sort of gasket sealant from the PO and I will clean it up when I install new chain cover gaskets. Cheers.

Cameltoe & Heel

looks like someone's horrendous attempt at curing a leak...

Trev

Super90

Unfortunately, THE way to attack leaks on the chain cases is to pull them off, replace the seals where the cams enter the back of the box, replace the gasket where they meet the case, and then replace the cover gaskets. Also the distributor o-ring...

All those spots are known culprits. Only doing one or two of these is probably going to cause more frustration in the future. BTDT.

Once these are off, one has to re-time the cams. This can be done in the car, but much easier engine out.

Super90

Left and Right timing box cases...