How to service and repair the timing cover on Chevrolet Astro?

Service and repair of the Timing Cover requires sequential removal of the engine Oil Pan followed by the crankshaft balancer and the Water Pump components. Before reinstalling the engine front cover remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor while ensuring that the new cover prevents oil leakage. Toss out the discarded engine front cover while cleansing every sealing surface. The new engine front cover requires installation before placing the engine Oil Pan. Experts advise against using the old original gas-air seal during the installation of the CKP sensor as it may cause issues with unpredictable engine movement. Complete the installation with the CKP sensor together with the Water Pump and crankshaft balancer.

How to replace the engine front timing cover on Chevrolet Astro?

The engine front cover replacement process starts by taking out the engine Oil Pan followed by removing the crankshaft balancer and Water Pump and crankshaft position (CKP) sensor. Do not reuse the engine front cover because doing so may cause oil leaks so throw away the old unit while cleaning all surfaces that seal. Install both the new engine front cover and the engine Oil Pan as the next step. Avoid using the original sealing device (O-ring) during ckp sensor installation to stop irregular engine behavior. You should install the ckp sensor as your last step together with the Water Pump and crankshaft balancer.

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Chevrolet Astro Timing Cover Part Number: 93445880
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- Other Name: Cover Assembly-Engine Front; Front Cover; Cover, Engine Front Cover
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005 Chevrolet Astro | Base, LS, LT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Timing Cover Part Number: 89017261
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- Other Name: Cover, Engine Front Cover; Front Cover
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 12554557
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 1996-1997 Chevrolet Astro | Base, LS, LT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Timing Cover Part Number: 89017259
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- Other Name: Cover, Engine Front Cover; Front Cover; Cover Kit, Engine Front Cover
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 12554555
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2004 Chevrolet Astro | Base, LS, LT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Timing Cover Part Number: 10044603
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- Other Name: Cover Assembly-Engine Front; Front Cover; Cover; Cover, Engine Front Cover
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 1985-1990 Chevrolet Astro | Base, CL, CS | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Timing Cover, Front Part Number: 14094578
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- Other Name: Cover, Engine Front Cover
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 1985-1987 Chevrolet Astro | Base, CL, CS, LT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Timing Cover, Front Part Number: 12523080
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- Other Name: Cover, Engine Front Cover; Front Cover
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 1992-1995 Chevrolet Astro | Base, CL, CS, LT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Chevrolet Astro Timing Cover Part Number: 12513961
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- Other Name: Cover; Front Cover; Reinforcement, Engine Front Cover; Cover, Engine Front Cover
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 1988-1995 Chevrolet Astro | Base, CL, CS, LT | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS

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The Timing Cover of Chevrolet Astro vehicles play a very important function to protect the area where the timing mechanism can involve a timing belt, timing chain or cam belt. Chevrolet Astro Timing Cover is made of solid materials like aluminum, plastic or steel that help protect other sensitive parts of timing system from debris. Moreover, some Timing Covers have gaskets that add to the performance of timing belt gasket as well as other applications. Needless to say, failure of these covers may occur at any one time which makes replacement often an imperative to enhance safety on our roads.

Chevrolet Astro Timing Cover Parts and Q&A

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89017259
Q: How to service and repair the timing cover on Chevrolet Astro?
A:
Service and repair of the Timing Cover requires sequential removal of the engine Oil Pan followed by the crankshaft balancer and the Water Pump components. Before reinstalling the engine front cover remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor while ensuring that the new cover prevents oil leakage. Toss out the discarded engine front cover while cleansing every sealing surface. The new engine front cover requires installation before placing the engine Oil Pan. Experts advise against using the old original gas-air seal during the installation of the CKP sensor as it may cause issues with unpredictable engine movement. Complete the installation with the CKP sensor together with the Water Pump and crankshaft balancer.
Timing Cover
93445880
Q: How to replace the engine front timing cover on Chevrolet Astro?
A:
The engine front cover replacement process starts by taking out the engine Oil Pan followed by removing the crankshaft balancer and Water Pump and crankshaft position (CKP) sensor. Do not reuse the engine front cover because doing so may cause oil leaks so throw away the old unit while cleaning all surfaces that seal. Install both the new engine front cover and the engine Oil Pan as the next step. Avoid using the original sealing device (O-ring) during ckp sensor installation to stop irregular engine behavior. You should install the ckp sensor as your last step together with the Water Pump and crankshaft balancer.