kaminski347

I was just curious if you could warp a cast 5.0? Im having problems getting my timing cover and water pump to stop leaking. Its an engine i bought from someone so who knows what he did to it. My friend suggested that the block could be warped. Has anyone ever heard of this happening?

mustangcat

I'm sure you COULD warp a cast iron 5.0, but you'd have to do something extreme to it. Like park it underneath a space shuttle during liftoff.

Try replacing your timing chain cover and water pump.

kaminski347

No i havent been near any space centers lately. But im goin to try resealing it with new gaskets and if that doesnt work im goin to order a new timing cover. Thanks for the advice

JD1969

Blocks almost never warp and never in the area you are talking about, heads do. My guess is that you are just getting the seals in right or there is a crack in the timing cover. 99% sure the block is not causing the issue.