timing belt cover gaskets

1997 FORD TAURUS
100,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DONNA RA
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how do you change a timing belt cover gasket on a ford tauru 1997 do you just take off old one and replace with new or do you seal it with gasket glue
Aug 17, 2011 at 2:41 PM
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PROTECH1980
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It has a timing chain cover, behind it is a gasket, remove timing chain cover, clean mounting surfaces, install new gasket, (I usaully add a little high temp gasket maker around coolant ports for added security), then reinstall timing chain cover.
Aug 17, 2011 at 2:54 PM
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