[Hall1979]

Hi Guys

So i had a full service today and have being told i have leak coming from my timing chain cover??? Its was all over my undertray as well so it most have being there a few month's. Anyway ive being quoted around £2700 to repair it depending on exactly where its coming from as i am told its a big job and needs the engine and gear box out. ☹️☹️ the joys of RS ownership.

Cheers,

Ryan

[0120raptor]

They`re pulling the wool over your eyes. The cover is in two halves .They seal with sealer ,no gaskets.Top one is quite easy to replace.Really straightforward. The bottom one needs the gearbox and flywheel removing to gain access to it. There is no way the engine needs to be removed. I can`t see removing to reseal both would take more than a day. Ask them for a breakdown. Make sure when the flywheel is refitted it gets a new diamond coated washer. 

[Hall1979]

No i didnt explain correctly sorry, No the engine doesn't need to come out my mistake but i think they did say it was the bottom one as the gearbox needs to come out if im correct on what they said.

[Hall1979]

I also believe once they look at properly they can tell me if its top or bottom as you say and im guessing it will be cheaper if top. Think £2700 is worse case replacing all parts and labour if that makes sense (2 day job)

[BenTTU]

Hi Hall1979

Either way £2700 would only be the case if they where changing timing chains, tensioners, vvt pulleys and labour.

To resolve the leaks worst case would be around £600

[Hall1979]

Hi Ben
Yes that is correct with all parts changing i believe yes. Would you not recommend all these parts to change if they are going to be removed buddy.
Cheers Ben,

Ryan

[0120raptor]

I`d get them to verify it is actually the covers leaking first. This seems highly unlikely. It`s metal to metal contact with sealer in between. It`s much more likely to be a seal ie transfer box ,driveshafts, flywheel. 

[Hall1979]

Yes as i very limited on this to be fair but i want get it sorted asap its just knowing the right contacts cheers buddy 👍