2001 Ford Escape Timing Cover Gasket/Oil Pan Gasket

2001 FORD ESCAPE
75,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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I recently took my car in for a routine oil chnage. They found an oil leak that requires replacing the Timing Cover Gasket and Oil Pan Gaskett. The cost tehy quoted was $1800. First, does that sound like a reasonable cost? Second, the leak is not major (just a few drops in the garage) how urgent is the repair?
Mar 16, 2010 at 8:04 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds really minor. If it isn't leaking but a couple drops per day, I wouldn't be too concerned. Just make the engine oil level stays in the full range.
May 5, 2010 at 10:29 AM
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