This was part of a larger repair where we had to replace the front engine block-to-plate gasket, timing cover gasket and timing cover-crankshaft seal. Although this job could have been done without removing the oil pan, that would have been foolish. The oil pan hadn't been off for many years and had a considerable accumulation of sludge. The availability of OEM parts goes a long way to do the job right.
This was part of a larger repair where we had to replace the front engine block-to-plate gasket, timing cover gasket and timing cover-crankshaft seal. Although this job could have been done without removing the oil pan, that would have been foolish. The oil pan hadn't been off for many years and had a considerable accumulation of sludge. The availability of OEM parts goes a long way to do the job right.
Woodbury, CT
Thomson