Fig. 5: Installing Front Timing Cover Seal Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Installation
1. If front timing cover was not removed, install seal with Seal Installer (BT-6405 or J-25264) until proper clearance between installer and cover is achieved. See Fig. 5. 2. If front timing cover was removed, trim protruding oil pan gasket material flush with engine. Apply Sealer (1050026) around coolant holes in new cover gasket and place gasket on block. Trim 1/8" from each end of cover-to-oil pan saddle seal. 3. Apply Sealer (1052915) to joining corners of engine block, oil pan and saddle seal. Glue oil pan saddle seals in place on timing cover. Position bottom of cover with saddle seal to oil pan. Press down to compress saddle seal. Using a small screwdriver, guide saddle seal edges into cavity while installing timing cover. 4. Oil timing cover retaining bolts and install 2 bolts finger tight. Install dowel pins, chamfer end first. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
