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How much does Timing Cover Replacement cost?

It depends on the type of car you drive and the auto repair shop you go to. Our mechanics are mobile, which means they don't have the overhead that repair shops have. They provide you convenience by coming to your home or office.

Timing Cover Replacement pricing for various cars

CarsEstimateParts CostLabor CostSavingsAverage Dealer Price
2011 GMC Savana 1500$778$91.53$686.15-30%$596.78
2010 Volvo XC90$999$414.99$583.96-18%$844.99
2008 Hyundai Veracruz$2543$543.25$2000.06-26%$2016.00
2014 Cadillac SRX$1850$360.88$1489.09-26%$1457.38
2011 Lincoln MKZ$939$180.03$759.14-27%$739.03
2015 Audi S8$966$455.10$510.96-16%$831.35

Timing Cover Replacement Service

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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Kenneth

21 years of experience
870 reviews
Kenneth
21 years of experience
Toyota Corolla L4-1.8L - Timing Cover - Los Angeles, California
Kenneth was very professional, friendly, courteous, competent, and knowledgeable auto mechanic. He spoke to me in terms I could understand. Very patient when I asked additional questions. He advised me of another repair that would be needed and the time period to get it repair. I would definitely request Kenneth again.

Deward

18 years of experience
156 reviews
Deward
18 years of experience
Dodge Ram 1500 V8-5.2L - Timing Cover - Greensboro, North Carolina
Deward did a fantastic job of repairing my 2001 Dodge Ram Truck, it was so nice to hear it running again! Deward is punctual, friendly, hard working and very professional. Highly recommend.

Matthew

34 years of experience
1438 reviews
Matthew
34 years of experience
Chevrolet Impala V6-3.4L - Timing Cover - Newport News, Virginia
Matt is a great mechanic. High quality work, on time and the company has great pricing !! Matt is my mechanic as long as I have cars !!! Thanjks Matt

William

35 years of experience
731 reviews
William
35 years of experience
Honda Civic L4-1.7L - Timing Cover - Goodyear, Arizona
Extremely professional, courteous and knowledge. William goes above and beyond to get job done. He is always on time. Honda expert.

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