I took the truck to a mechanic (the guy who should me the truck) and while he has looking at the engine he noticed there was a plug missing in the top of the timing cover. He know thinks the timing covers needs to be replaced $1100 for the part from a dealer. Does anyone have one or know where I can get one for less $$. Thanks

 

holy cow... he's crazy... are you talking where the filler neck goes into the timing cover... That is the only thing I can think of that would require a plug...

 

Yeah, for $1100, I'd drive anywhere in the Lower48 to do that job, and I'd include ALL parts, labor, and fuel. I cant think of anything that needs a plug, or even a plug in the timing cover, period. Except maybe the oil filler tube, which gets CAPPED in some ag/const/industrial applications.

 

pictures? would help

 

He's got the truck so I will try and get some pictures soon.

 

Yeah, pictures. I can't imagine what he'd be talking about for that kind of cash!

 

You don't suppose he's talking about replacing the timing CASE do you? Like the KDP fell out and the case is cracked? $1100 would make more sense if that were the situation.

 

thats what i was thinking. What side of the timing cover is missing the part?

 

The part the is missing is on the left if looking at the truck. What I saw was a small spot that looked like a plug came out like the oil filler tube...it was threaded and there is a small crack in that. The truck had been running fine. I do think he was talking about replacing the whole case. I called him back and he is going to make a plug and cap it off.