ratdude747 Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 I installed mine from the outside of the cover. That's how the original seal was installed. That said, I had to buy a few before I got one that fit. The one in the gasket set I ordered was a fail (too big, wouldn't fit the cover). The next one was too old to safely use (looks like a part from the 60's!). Third time was the charm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzFace2 Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 I installed mine from the outside of the cover. That's how the original seal was installed. That said, I had to buy a few before I got one that fit. The one in the gasket set I ordered was a fail (too big, wouldn't fit the cover). The next one was too old to safely use (looks like a part from the 60's!). Third time was the charm. Mine was a good fit first time, Felt-Pro kit IIRC Dave ---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sac79 Posted February 26, 2022 Author Share Posted February 26, 2022 I installed mine from the outside of the cover. That's how the original seal was installed. That said, I had to buy a few before I got one that fit. The one in the gasket set I ordered was a fail (too big, wouldn't fit the cover). The next one was too old to safely use (looks like a part from the 60's!). Third time was the charm. Oh no, definitely not(in reference to the original installation method). Why would the shop manual demonstrate installation from the inside and the seal that is required(recommended for some I guess) only fit that way? I definitely believe that someone at some point thought that was too much work and simply tried a few seals until they found one that fit from the outside. Or they just thought it was a dumb design(I agree there). But they still had to remove the original from the inside... I guess they were anticipating having to replace it again? Maybe that's what happened to yours at some point. The outside lip is tiny, I would personally never have thought to do that. As far as I can tell, the timing cover never changed on the 300, but maybe it did and you and Dave have a different one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sac79 Posted February 26, 2022 Author Share Posted February 26, 2022 Oh no, definitely not(in reference to the original installation method). Why would the shop manual demonstrate installation from the inside and the seal that is required(recommended for some I guess) only fit that way? I definitely believe that someone at some point thought that was too much work and simply tried a few seals until they found one that fit from the outside. Or they just thought it was a dumb design(I agree there). But they still had to remove the original from the inside... I guess they were anticipating having to replace it again? Maybe that's what happened to yours at some point. The outside lip is tiny, I would personally never have thought to do that. As far as I can tell, the timing cover never changed on the 300, but maybe it did and you and Dave have a different one? I did finish the installation yesterday and went for a drive today. So far so good, went about 30 miles(the trip meter stopped working:nabble_smiley_argh: always something) and it's bone dry. Will check again tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpin Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 I did finish the installation yesterday and went for a drive today. So far so good, went about 30 miles(the trip meter stopped working:nabble_smiley_argh: always something) and it's bone dry. Will check again tomorrow. Looks like success! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 I did finish the installation yesterday and went for a drive today. So far so good, went about 30 miles(the trip meter stopped working:nabble_smiley_argh: always something) and it's bone dry. Will check again tomorrow. Yes, it is always something. But, dry is PROGRESS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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