Hi,

The other day the mechanic was changing my brake and he noticed
my timing belt lower cover is missing the rubber seal.

I t seems the mechanic who changed my belt 20,000Km ago didnt put it or forgot it.


1- What are the consequence on my timing belt so far ???
2- Is my timing belt done because of the dust etc.... that get into it ??
3- Should I change the timing belt just in case it is damage ???
4- Should I put the seal or it is good like that ???


Thanks for help

 

Its not the biggest deal in the world, just means a little extra grime and water can get in there. As long as the lower cover is tightened down there shouldn't be too much that can get in there. I'd just get a new gasket, maybe even find one used at a junkyard or ebay for next to nothing and throw it on.

 

Thanks for the information !
I will buy a new one and install it

 

My car didn't have that seal (95 accord) and didn't have anything in there when I did the timing belt. I would wait until you do the TB again to replace that seal.

 

I've seen that without that seal the lower cover will "bow" out. Allowing the serp belt to wear a cut/slit into the cover.

Find an e-clip that will fit the bolt and the outside is large enough to reach the cover. Slip it on and call it a day

 

The problem w/ replacement, is the accessory belts and crankshaft pulley must be removed. A bit of work but probably the best solution.

If you haven't removed a crankshaft pulley before, you should search the forum for posts on this subject. It has vexed more than a few folks.

good luck

 

That is one reason I like the e-clip trick/tip that either hondadude or desert offered up some time ago.