Timing Cover Gasket - Land Rovers Only

Private Iron · 02-22-2006, 06:01 AM

As discussed in a previous thread, I have a coolant leak. So I order from Atlantic British. But it has been a week and they haven't shipped it yet. So I called the dealer. Dealer told me I need both the gasket and seal, for 45$. The gasket from A. B. was only 9 bucks and they don't even have a seal listed. Searched around for front cover/timing cover seals and can't find mention of one anywhere. Anyone have an opinion? Is there is a seperate seal for the front cover? Thanks

apbtpetey · 02-22-2006, 08:48 AM

Have you tried calling AB about the seal? I have always had good luck when talking with them about parts and have never had to wait for parts, but then again I am only 1 hour south of them. Is the dealer talking about the oil seal?? If so you shpould also be able to get a front oil seal from AB. I know they sell the seal with the timing chain kit.

sven · 02-22-2006, 10:04 AM

The timing cover gasket from AB is junk....Make sure you buy a genuine one from dealer or RN. It has the extra bead of silicone built-in to the gasket. Seals up real nicely without having to use extra silicone or sealants.

The front cover seal is here: http://roverparts.com/ProductList.cf...Number=ERR6490

Strange that AB couldnt find this???

Private Iron · 02-22-2006, 10:49 AM

I just called AB. Got it sorted. Thanks for the help.

Sven, you say the gasket from AB is crap huh? It's already been sent, is it really that bad? Should I go ahead and buy another one from the dealer?

sven · 02-22-2006, 11:41 AM

Well, since you already have it....use it with some Hylomar to help seal it.
If you dont feel like messing around with adding hylomar, then buy the genuine gasket. I think the price difference isnt too bad.

02-22-2006, 06:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
Private Iron These pretzels are making me thirsty Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 289 Gallery: 0	Timing Cover Gasket As discussed in a previous thread, I have a coolant leak. So I order from Atlantic British. But it has been a week and they haven't shipped it yet. So I called the dealer. Dealer told me I need both the gasket and seal, for 45$. The gasket from A. B. was only 9 bucks and they don't even have a seal listed. Searched around for front cover/timing cover seals and can't find mention of one anywhere. Anyone have an opinion? Is there is a seperate seal for the front cover? Thanks __________________ I love it when a plan comes together. '98 Disco LE- bone stock, but with aspirations

02-22-2006, 08:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
apbtpetey Support Our Troops Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Posts: 3,360 Gallery: 0	Have you tried calling AB about the seal? I have always had good luck when talking with them about parts and have never had to wait for parts, but then again I am only 1 hour south of them. Is the dealer talking about the oil seal?? If so you shpould also be able to get a front oil seal from AB. I know they sell the seal with the timing chain kit. __________________ John Conklin LRO Moderator

02-22-2006, 10:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
Private Iron These pretzels are making me thirsty Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 289 Gallery: 0	I just called AB. Got it sorted. Thanks for the help. Sven, you say the gasket from AB is crap huh? It's already been sent, is it really that bad? Should I go ahead and buy another one from the dealer? __________________ I love it when a plan comes together. '98 Disco LE- bone stock, but with aspirations

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02-22-2006, 10:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
sven Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Centre of PA Posts: 371 Gallery: 0	The timing cover gasket from AB is junk....Make sure you buy a genuine one from dealer or RN. It has the extra bead of silicone built-in to the gasket. Seals up real nicely without having to use extra silicone or sealants. The front cover seal is here: http://roverparts.com/ProductList.cf...Number=ERR6490 Strange that AB couldnt find this???

02-22-2006, 11:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
sven Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Centre of PA Posts: 371 Gallery: 0	Well, since you already have it....use it with some Hylomar to help seal it. If you dont feel like messing around with adding hylomar, then buy the genuine gasket. I think the price difference isnt too bad.

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