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Old 05-23-2009, 09:06 PM
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Re: Cam sprocket question

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Originally Posted by Sean486 View Post
I remember watching OT do my timing belt and when he got to the timing cover gasket he cut pieces out of the the swollen and stretched gasket to make it fit better. Once it sort of fit again he just carefully put it back into position with the splits and all. When I asked about it he said it is only there to cushion the vibration. Least that's what I remember. Sorry don't know about the other stuff.
Hmm. That makes sense, since there isn't supposed to be any oil in there anyway. I didn't think about cutting sections out - I may end up doing that before I reinstall it. Thanks for the tip!
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