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Tiny
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  • 2001 DODGE DAKOTA
  • 6 CYL
  • 195,000 MILES
What is this leaking on the edges? Is it the water pump?
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Saturday, March 26th, 2022 AT 2:36 PM

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Tiny
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Also is this brown flat piece part of an exhaust manifold gasket I looked at bottom on both sides where. Manifold is.
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Saturday, March 26th, 2022 AT 2:43 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

The second pics you sent show part of the exhaust manifold gaskets. Pic 1 is a bit more difficult because I can't see if I'm looking at the water pump. As far as a leak, that is minimal. At least from what I'm seeing, it doesn't seem to be a problem. That really isn't uncommon.

Let me know if that helps answer your questions or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe
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Saturday, March 26th, 2022 AT 7:00 PM
Tiny
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I just found out from looking at diagrams. That's the timing gasket! And maybe crank seal.
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Monday, March 28th, 2022 AT 8:15 PM
Tiny
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Will that be difficult to replace?
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Monday, March 28th, 2022 AT 8:16 PM
Tiny
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It's a U shaped gasket an the round crank gasket.
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Monday, March 28th, 2022 AT 8:21 PM
Tiny
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There is a kit with water pump gaskets, o ring to crank and the huge horseshoe shaped gasket. That's where my leak is at in pic.
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Monday, March 28th, 2022 AT 8:24 PM
Tiny
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My water pump gasket is fine though.
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Monday, March 28th, 2022 AT 8:25 PM
Tiny
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What is involved in replacing that timing chain gasket. And crank seal. In the KIT?
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Monday, March 28th, 2022 AT 8:27 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

Replacing the timing chain cover really isn't too hard it does require the removal of several things to access it.

If you look below, the directions for the removal and replacement of the cover are listed. Also, based on the mileage, you may want to consider replacing the timing chain while you are in there. It will be exposed once the cover is off.

Let me know.

Take care,

Joe
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Tuesday, March 29th, 2022 AT 2:43 PM
Tiny
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Is replacing the chain once the cover is off very difficult?
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Wednesday, March 30th, 2022 AT 8:11 PM
Tiny
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On this vehicle, it is really easy. Once the cover is off, there are only two sprockets to deal with, the crank pulley and the cam pulley.

The timing marks are really simple as well. The camshaft mark sits at 6 o'clock and the crankshaft mark sits at 12 o'clock.

If you do it, replace the tensioner as well. I attached the directions below.

Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

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Wednesday, March 30th, 2022 AT 8:31 PM

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