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On average, the cost for a Oldsmobile Alero Timing Cover Replacement is $745 with $488 for parts and $256 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.
| Car | Service | Estimate | Shop/Dealer Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Oldsmobile AleroL4-2.2L | Service typeTiming Cover Replacement | Estimate$1286.67 | Shop/Dealer Price$1557.73 - $2310.13 |
| 2004 Oldsmobile AleroV6-3.4L | Service typeTiming Cover Replacement | Estimate$1498.65 | Shop/Dealer Price$1797.80 - $2571.28 |
| 2002 Oldsmobile AleroL4-2.2L | Service typeTiming Cover Replacement | Estimate$1232.67 | Shop/Dealer Price$1503.77 - $2256.21 |
| 2004 Oldsmobile AleroL4-2.2L | Service typeTiming Cover Replacement | Estimate$1232.67 | Shop/Dealer Price$1503.71 - $2256.10 |
| 1999 Oldsmobile AleroV6-3.4L | Service typeTiming Cover Replacement | Estimate$1498.65 | Shop/Dealer Price$1797.88 - $2571.42 |
| 2001 Oldsmobile AleroL4-2.4L | Service typeTiming Cover Replacement | Estimate$1308.67 | Shop/Dealer Price$1587.78 - $2346.22 |
| 2000 Oldsmobile AleroV6-3.4L | Service typeTiming Cover Replacement | Estimate$1526.15 | Shop/Dealer Price$1824.54 - $2597.46 |
| 2001 Oldsmobile AleroV6-3.4L | Service typeTiming Cover Replacement | Estimate$1526.15 | Shop/Dealer Price$1826.59 - $2601.04 |
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.
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.
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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