Eldorado V8-300 4.9L (1991)
Timing Cover: Service and Repair
ENGINE FRONT COVER
Front Cover Assembly
RTV Sealant Application
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Negative battery cable.
2. Engine coolant.
3. R/H cross car brace and coolant reservoir.
4. Serpentine belt.
5. Water pump pulley.
6. Water pump.
7. Raise vehicle on hoist.
8. Crankshaft damper.
9. Front cover (nine bolts).
CLEAN
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Gasket material and sealant from front cover, water pump sealing surfaces and oil pan.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. New front cover and inlet gaskets.
IMPORTANT
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Put a bead of RTV on the front cover lip on the oil pan sealing surface. This bead must be placed along the front cover lip behind the two oil