Engine · important priority
Front Cover Gasket Replacement (Timing Cover) Cost & Pricing
Replace the gasket(s) sealing the front timing cover to the engine block. Leaks cause oil to drip from the front of the engine, often pooling at the bottom of the timing cover or contaminating the serpentine belt.
Typical Front Cover Gasket Replacement (Timing Cover) cost
$400–$1,880, with an average estimate of $920 before vehicle-specific adjustments.
What to expect
Difficulty: complex. Typical labor time: 4–12 hours.
Mechanic's tip
Front cover gasket jobs often make sense to combine with timing chain/belt service since the timing cover must come off for both. The front crankshaft seal is almost always replaced at the same time since it's right there. This is a job where the labor cost dwarfs the parts cost — it's worth asking the shop to do all related seals while they're in there.