IS350 Timing Cover Repair
#1
IS350 Timing Cover Repair
I have a small oil leak at the timing cover for some time now and want to get it repaired.
I was quoted by a dealership for $2900 + tax. He also recommended doing a head gasket repair ($4800 + tax). He stated:
"Technicians often recommend a head gasket repair as many of these timing cover leaks can originate from a head gasket oil passage near the timing cover."
Can anyone confirm that these timing cover leaks can stem from a head gasket oil passage?
This doesn't sound right to me and after some quick googling, I've only found timing covers re-sealed, NOT the head gasket..
I was quoted by a dealership for $2900 + tax. He also recommended doing a head gasket repair ($4800 + tax). He stated:
"Technicians often recommend a head gasket repair as many of these timing cover leaks can originate from a head gasket oil passage near the timing cover."
Can anyone confirm that these timing cover leaks can stem from a head gasket oil passage?
This doesn't sound right to me and after some quick googling, I've only found timing covers re-sealed, NOT the head gasket..
#2
Tell your SA he is a freaking idiot! The reason we have leaks on the timing chain cover because of the bad design and some issues at the production line. I have leak on my 2006 IS350 and they want $4300 to fix (vs. Indie shop of around $1800 i think). I didn't get it fix and the car is still running fine since then with almost 20k miles now. I am monitoring the leak and it doesn't seem to get any worse. For that kind of money, i might as well get a used engine with low milage or a rebuild with good warranty.
#4
Where did anyone say you could get an IS350 engine for less than $2k. Please read the OP post carefully ($2,900 for the timing chain cover plus $4,800 for the head gasket plus sale tax of I think somewhere around 12% if I am correct). Yeah, LOL alright! I could get a really nice engine for that kind of money.
#7
Here you go 2008 IS350 engine and trans....$2200 http://greenville.craigslist.org/pts/4908066975.html
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#8
Yes, perhaps I must expand my search beyond areas near me.
In any case, this is getting a tad off topic. Replacing the engine is nearing the same level of labour/effort as resealing the timing cover, so I don't know how great the suggestion really is, considering parts is a small fraction of the cost and most is labour.
Jeff
In any case, this is getting a tad off topic. Replacing the engine is nearing the same level of labour/effort as resealing the timing cover, so I don't know how great the suggestion really is, considering parts is a small fraction of the cost and most is labour.
Jeff
#9
Here you go 2008 IS350 engine and trans....$2200 http://greenville.craigslist.org/pts/4908066975.html
Yes, perhaps I must expand my search beyond areas near me.
In any case, this is getting a tad off topic. Replacing the engine is nearing the same level of labour/effort as resealing the timing cover, so I don't know how great the suggestion really is, considering parts is a small fraction of the cost and most is labour.
Jeff
In any case, this is getting a tad off topic. Replacing the engine is nearing the same level of labour/effort as resealing the timing cover, so I don't know how great the suggestion really is, considering parts is a small fraction of the cost and most is labour.
Jeff
#11
Thanks for the input everyone!
Now I don't want to bring my car into any dealership...
1st dealership did a repair for rattle at startup (left a bunch of plastic clips on the cowl panel, minor but still..)
2nd dealership did vvt cam gear recall + few minor recalls (did not mount one of the engine cover brackets properly so only 2 of 3 mounts clipped in properly, minor as well; fixed myself)
2nd dealership took over a week to figure out where my oil leak was coming from and even then I had to point out where the oil was leaking from them because the tech couldn't see it.
3rd dealership telling me that the timing cover leak can be the cause of the head gasket.
My dealership experiences =
Has anyone attempted to do the repair themselves? I wouldn't mind tackling it if I don't have to pull the engine.
Now I don't want to bring my car into any dealership...
1st dealership did a repair for rattle at startup (left a bunch of plastic clips on the cowl panel, minor but still..)
2nd dealership did vvt cam gear recall + few minor recalls (did not mount one of the engine cover brackets properly so only 2 of 3 mounts clipped in properly, minor as well; fixed myself)
2nd dealership took over a week to figure out where my oil leak was coming from and even then I had to point out where the oil was leaking from them because the tech couldn't see it.
3rd dealership telling me that the timing cover leak can be the cause of the head gasket.
My dealership experiences =
Has anyone attempted to do the repair themselves? I wouldn't mind tackling it if I don't have to pull the engine.
#12
See post number 7. Maybe you could contact that member and get more information.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...over-leak.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...over-leak.html
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#13
Well, I do know that the entire front end (radiator core support) can be unbolted from the chassis. So if you wanna tackle this repair, I'd say you're best bet is to remove the front end to get at it.
Didn't know liquid gasket was used on the timing cover, but it makes sense.
Didn't know liquid gasket was used on the timing cover, but it makes sense.
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caramoe (09-28-21)
#15
Thanks for the input everyone!
Now I don't want to bring my car into any dealership...
1st dealership did a repair for rattle at startup (left a bunch of plastic clips on the cowl panel, minor but still..)
2nd dealership did vvt cam gear recall + few minor recalls (did not mount one of the engine cover brackets properly so only 2 of 3 mounts clipped in properly, minor as well; fixed myself)
2nd dealership took over a week to figure out where my oil leak was coming from and even then I had to point out where the oil was leaking from them because the tech couldn't see it.
3rd dealership telling me that the timing cover leak can be the cause of the head gasket.
My dealership experiences =
Has anyone attempted to do the repair themselves? I wouldn't mind tackling it if I don't have to pull the engine.
Now I don't want to bring my car into any dealership...
1st dealership did a repair for rattle at startup (left a bunch of plastic clips on the cowl panel, minor but still..)
2nd dealership did vvt cam gear recall + few minor recalls (did not mount one of the engine cover brackets properly so only 2 of 3 mounts clipped in properly, minor as well; fixed myself)
2nd dealership took over a week to figure out where my oil leak was coming from and even then I had to point out where the oil was leaking from them because the tech couldn't see it.
3rd dealership telling me that the timing cover leak can be the cause of the head gasket.
My dealership experiences =
Has anyone attempted to do the repair themselves? I wouldn't mind tackling it if I don't have to pull the engine.
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