Front Cover: Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Firebird and 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the crankshaft oil seal from the front cover. See Figure.
- Clean the cover in solvent. Remove the sealant from the cover oil pan surface. Dry the cover with compressed air.
- Inspect the gasket sealing surfaces for excessive scratches or gouging. Inspect the cover-to-oil pan threaded bolt holes for damaged threads or debris. Inspect the crankshaft oil seal mounting bore for damage.