2021 RX350 Timing Cover Gasket Replacement
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My mom is in the process of purchasing a 2021 RX350 with 37,000 miles. We were told by the dealer that while doing their inspection it was noted that it needed the gasket replaced to the timing chain cover. I don’t know a whole lot when it comes to that area of a vehicle, but I would have thought any vehicle that new and with that little miles shouldn’t already need a timing cover gasket. My question is how big of a deal is it? And is that normal?? Could it mean underlying issues or issues possibly down the road?
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Have not seen this leak at such low mileage but it is a common problem on these engines. I personally would not consider a vehicle at 37K miles that is leaking oil.
Leak will slowly get worse.
Leak will slowly get worse.
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Given how common this car is I see zero reason to buy one with a leaking cover.
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This is a design flaw, a section of the timing chain cover that meets the block is thin which results in not enough gasket material (known as FIPG) being in that area. I thought this flaw was fixed in 2019 but I could be wrong. What you're facing is the dealer pulling the engine and re-sealing the cover. A whole lot can go wrong during this process.
Given how common this car is I see zero reason to buy one with a leaking cover.
Given how common this car is I see zero reason to buy one with a leaking cover.
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