what to do with a timing cover repair sleeve (leak repair)
 

Hi Folks,

I have a 3.3L v6 (dodge caravan) w/ timing cover leak. Shop wants $1,800 for the repair. I have read up on it – seems involved, but think I will give it a try.

It seems like there is something called a “Timing cover repair sleeve” (Felpro part number 16201, google to see it). I don’t understand what exactly that thing is. It looks like a metal ring of sorts. And there is a “Timing Cover Repair Sleeve Tool” (Felpro part number TCS45893-1) that's recommended too.

Is this “repair sleeve” something that gets pressed into the timing cover for support of the o-ring?

I realize there are some who recommend purchase of new timing cover.

So my questions:
1) Has anyone used this timing cover repair sleeve?
2) How does it work (looks like it comes with some adhesive)
3) Any issues with the project?
Take Care,
Dave

the repair sleve gets pressed onto the crankshaft. after a while the seal can cut a goove in to the crank and the repar sleve covers that groove.

I think your looking at a sleeve that slips on the harmonic balancer. I have used these and not needed a tool. Like 76 says it just gives a fresh surface for the new seal to ride on. Any of the ones I've used slipped on easy with some silicone or adhesive to hold it place.

^^^THIS^^^ The common slang for these types of sleeves, used on axles, harmonic balancers, and other mechanical parts, is a "speedi sleeve" which I think was introduced by CR seals, originally. They are a VERY useful product. They are delicate, so you need to find some way of installing them. Some brands come with an installation cup, which may not get the sleeve seated on a long shaft, so you'll have to figure out someting--deep socket, piece of pipe, etc, to get them seated.

You want to CLEAN the shaft/ sleeve oil-free and then smear a few drops of either locktite or silicone seal underneath

Some photos:

http://www.google.com/search?um=1&hl...l657l1.0.2l3l0