Replacing timing cover seal.

I found out today that I need to replace my timing cover seal. How hard is that to do? Looking for some advice

 

Is it the seal for the crankshaft or is it the Gasket for the timing cover.

Huge difference.

Crank seal easy.

Timing cover gasket lots more difficult.

 

Toyota told me it was the timing cover seal. So I'm guessing that it's just the cover that goes over the timing chain. I'm not for sure

 

That is a large undertaking if you are inexperienced mechanically.

This could help you understand what is involved. You have to remove everything on the front of the engine, and the oil pan(s).

http://www.customtacos.com/tech.old/files/05FSM/repair.html

 

I'm looking fix the timing cover leak on my 06 as well - first big project I've done on my Tacoma. With patience and perseverance it should be ok. Have found a wealth of info on here this far on how to do it. Can someone give me some tips on cleaning/maintenance of timing cover and preparation of mating surface itself before placing fipg and reconnecting? Torque sequence for timing cover bolts?

 

Check the link in my post above for Tacoma repairs. It may be a different year than yours, but the engine and most other things are the same...

 

I replaced the upper idler pulley and the belt and changed the oil. Now after I change that I have a knocking noise coming from my engine. I didn't do anything different when I was putting the belt back on that day from taking it off any ideals of what the problem could be ?? I've checked the oil and it's fine.

 

You didn't get something back together correctly.

 

If you have a lot of miles on your truck, take a close look at the water pump while you have the front end of your engine tore down.

 

Do the valve cover gaskets need replacing when the valve cover is removed? I'm re-sealing the front timing cover on my '06 V6 tacoma

 

Yes, I would.

 

Do any of the bolt threads on the front timing cover need liquid sealant applied to them after timing cover resealed? Some appeared to have sealant on them but that may have just been remnant from fipg placed around the actual thread hole?

 

No it doesn't need sealant around the bolt head.

 

And prying off the timing cover? Should it be at tight/difficult as it seems? I triple checked all bolts removed and its still real sticky.

 

Did you remove the oil pan and sub pan? They bolt to the timing chain cover.

 

I know is an old thread, but how much FIPG would I need to reseal the timing cover of my 06 V6 TRD?

 

One tube should do it, but I would get two as if you start you have to finish or you have to start over.

Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.

 

Hey Jim, I'm getting my timing cover leak taking care of by toy. Its a 2016 trd sport. 50,000 miles, what parts will they replace? Do they get a newcover or just reseal it.

 

I doubt you are getting a new cover. Probably just a reseal and a new crankshaft seal.

 

Hey Jimmy, when the cover is all sealed up how long should that dry before starting the engine??