1999 3.0 Ranger - Question about timing chain seal

[aaldape]

So a mechanic friend of mine has been helping get a very promising 1999 Ford ranger 3.0 V6 up and running, and we are replacing the crankshaft and main bearings this upcoming weekend. However, he mentioned a "timing chain gasket" as a part we may need to order, as apparently some of them are not reusable... Since this will be the first time I have ever torn into a 4 stroke motor of any type, I'm not real familiar with them, but I would guess it's the gasket for the timing cover?

The truck is about 3 hours away, so I will start it this coming weekend, but if I can round up the parts I need that would save time. Does anyone know if the timing chain gasket are reusable? Not that big of deal, but since I started all of this work back in MAY, I am tired of things delaying the progress, so I want to have all parts accounted for beforehand... Thanks for all help!

 

[MrE_Powers]

nope not reusable

 

[evanesce69]

most of the parts stores i frequent sell gasket kits for the various jobs you wish to do. Sometimes they save money over buying a complete set, but sometimes it is nice to have an extra gasket or two settin around

for example,

head sets: heat gaskets, valve cover gaskets, intake gaskets, water neck
timing sets: timing cover gasket, water neck, front crank seal
crank sets: {timing set} + oil pan and rear crank seal


prices will vary, but usually a SET (with maybe extra gaskets in it) is cheaper than the individual gaskets bought separately together

Does that last sentence make sense????? LOL

 

[aaldape]

Yup it all made sense, thanks for the help guys. Got all the parts together and the truck is up and running! With a recharged AC and a replacement E brake cable, the truck will be good to go!

Since I am so happy to have gotten it running, I figured I would whore some pictures now that it isn't on jackstand's in the garage anymore!

(obviously, it's the one on the right, and my bronco is in the back)

 

[dangeranger88]

very nice.