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Timing Cover Replacement Service

How much does a Timing Cover Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Dodge Ramcharger Timing Cover Replacement is $399 with $209 for parts and $190 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1990 Dodge RamchargerV8-5.9LService typeTiming Cover ReplacementEstimate$755.95Shop/Dealer Price$892.45 - $1238.94
1983 Dodge RamchargerV8-5.2LService typeTiming Cover ReplacementEstimate$655.56Shop/Dealer Price$785.12 - $1117.47
1982 Dodge RamchargerV8-5.2LService typeTiming Cover ReplacementEstimate$655.56Shop/Dealer Price$785.12 - $1117.46
1981 Dodge RamchargerV8-5.9LService typeTiming Cover ReplacementEstimate$671.46Shop/Dealer Price$804.94 - $1149.16
1979 Dodge RamchargerV8-5.9LService typeTiming Cover ReplacementEstimate$671.46Shop/Dealer Price$805.03 - $1149.33
1980 Dodge RamchargerV8-5.9LService typeTiming Cover ReplacementEstimate$671.46Shop/Dealer Price$804.99 - $1149.26
1976 Dodge RamchargerL6-3.7LService typeTiming Cover ReplacementEstimate$633.96Shop/Dealer Price$762.22 - $1102.53
1985 Dodge RamchargerV8-5.9LService typeTiming Cover ReplacementEstimate$713.95Shop/Dealer Price$851.16 - $1198.18
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What is the Timing Cover all about?

The timing cover is an essential component designed to protect the timing belt, timing chain or cam belt of your car from road debris, grime and gravel. The timing belt or chain of your car controls the rotation of the camshafts and crankshaft in the internal combustion engine. As long as they are spinning, the engine’s valves open and close in synchronized movement with each cylinder’s intake and exhaust strokes.

Depending on the make of your car, it will have a timing belt, timing chain or cam belt. If your car has a timing belt, the timing cover protects it from road debris that can damage and break its teeth. Without the protection of the timing cover, the belt can skip, slip off the timing gears or even break. In case of engines that include a timing belt the timing cover only protects the timing belt and can be made of plastic, metal or both.

In case of cars that have a timing chain, the timing cover secures the front section of the engine block with the help of a timing cover gasket. In this way, the timing gears and chain receive lubrication with the engine oil. If the timing cover gasket breaks, you will notice engine oil leaking. If your car has a timing chain, it will most likely have a metal timing cover.

Keep in mind:

  • If the timing belt slips off the pulleys, your engine will be severely damaged.
  • Most timing belt covers have timing cover gaskets, which help to protect the belt.

How it's done:

  • The vehicle hood is raised and supported
  • The defective timing cover is removed and gasket surfaces are cleaned on engine
  • The new timing cover is installed and tightened to specifications
  • The timing is tested and adjusted as needed and checked for any oil leaks
  • The vehicle hood is closed and road tested for proper operation

Our recommendation:

If the timing belt or chain needs to be replaced, have our expert mechanics check the timing cover for damage and replace it if needed. Remember that oil leaks can damage the timing cover gasket, in which case the gasket can no longer protect the timing belt. If that happens, you need to replace the oil seals, timing belt and gasket together.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Timing Cover?

  • Engine oil and/or coolant leaking
  • A rasping or grating sound coming from the front of the engine
  • Missed timing marks (The crankshafts, and camshafts of the car should be perfectly aligned or timed with the moving pistons of the engine. If there is any misalignment, you will notice a sharp decrease in power when moving up inclines.)

How important is this service?

As part of the regular maintenance schedule, make sure the timing cover is intact and working properly. Debris and grime can not only damage the timing belt of the car, but also damage the engine. Running the car with a damaged timing cover may lead to the timing belt slipping off resulting in severe engine damage.

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Choeun

15 years of experience
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Choeun
15 years of experience
Dodge Ramcharger V8-5.9L - Oil Pan Gasket - Sacramento, California
Choeuns was on time and very professional. He has a very tasked job but was able to complete everything. He gave me confidence in my car and was very honest with me. Would love to have him work on my cars in the future!

Wesley

16 years of experience
277 reviews
Wesley
16 years of experience
Dodge Ramcharger V8-5.9L - Coolant is leaking - Aurora, Colorado
He was wonderful. He was able to give me perspective as to why the many shops I'd been to recently had mixed answers and I

Jay

37 years of experience
953 reviews
Jay
37 years of experience
Dodge Ramcharger V8-5.9L - Car idle is rough - Diamond Bar, California
Jay showed up on time and got right to work. He seemed very knowledgeable and told me what he was able to do and what else he thought needed to be done (not because he couldn't but because special equipment was needed). I would definitely ask for him again

Nicholas

11 years of experience
589 reviews
Nicholas
11 years of experience
Dodge Ramcharger V8-5.9L - Starter - Wake Forest, North Carolina
A-1 Service and A-1 expedience. I would definitely recommend Nick again!! As a matter of fact, I would like to make another appointment for my truck, and I Definitely want to request Nick to do the work!! Thank you for putting the good starter in my truck!!

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