Which timing cover gasket do I get?
12-29-2012, 12:27 PM
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Which timing cover gasket do I get?
On Rockauto there are 2 different Felpro timing gaskets. One is Sleeve N Seal and the other is without. What does this mean? What is Sleeve N seal?
FEL-PRO Part # TCS45449
w/o Sleeve 'N' Seal®; Eng. w/one-piece oil pan Gasket. must be used w/OS 34508R; Water pump to plate gskts. not incl.
FEL-PRO Part # TCS45450 Timing Cover Set w/Sleeve
Type: Timing Cover Set w/Sleeve; w/Sleeve 'N' Seal®; Eng. w/one-piece oil pan Gasket. must be used w/OS 34508R; Water pump to plate gskts. not incl.
FEL-PRO Part # TCS45449
w/o Sleeve 'N' Seal®; Eng. w/one-piece oil pan Gasket. must be used w/OS 34508R; Water pump to plate gskts. not incl.
FEL-PRO Part # TCS45450 Timing Cover Set w/Sleeve
Type: Timing Cover Set w/Sleeve; w/Sleeve 'N' Seal®; Eng. w/one-piece oil pan Gasket. must be used w/OS 34508R; Water pump to plate gskts. not incl.
12-29-2012, 02:05 PM
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part # TCS45449. You do not need the sleeve n seal unless there's a groove worn into the damper snout. Save yourself the extra $10. My damper/crank were brand new, so no need to worry about it. If you live close to an O'reilly Auto, thats where I got mine
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