5.0 timing cover gaskets

optionizerSS · Dec 27, 2023

So you guys have seen my posts about my AF leak. I added dye to the coolant and it looks like maybe the timing cover may be the culprit. Also looks like there might be a crack near one of the bolts. Plan is to replace the cover and water pump while I'm in there. Also any hoses that look aged too.
Anyway, looks like LMR has a kit with Fel Pro gaskets but the oil pan 'extender' gaskets look like cork. In my engine building days I always used Fel Pro but tried avoiding cork gaskets. Where can I get better 'extender' gaskets?
1995 5.0

RAU03MACH · Dec 28, 2023

Ya it sounds like a timming chain cover and water pump
There is also a gasket and plate that separate the 2
That cork gasket has always been in those kits for the corner of oil pan
There is some stuff called gasket maker
And the right stuff
Both are good sealants

Daryl · Dec 28, 2023

Can we assume you checked online at FelPro for the extender gasket? Maybe they have it but it’s just not part of the LMR kit.

optionizerSS · Dec 28, 2023

Daryl said:
Can we assume you checked online at FelPro for the extender gasket? Maybe they have it but it’s just not part of the LMR kit.

have not checked that yet but will

optionizerSS · Dec 28, 2023

Ordered a new timing cover kit from LMR today. Was gonna order the Gates water pump from there too but it said it would not work with their timing cover so will probably just pick one up from Auto Zone or something so I can test it before putting it on.

optionizerSS · Dec 28, 2023

Daryl said:
Can we assume you checked online at FelPro for the extender gasket? Maybe they have it but it’s just not part of the LMR kit.

Checked their site and they only show the cork gaskets

white95 · Dec 28, 2023

If you can’t find the correct gasket, you can always cut your own from gasket paper.

96blak54 · Dec 29, 2023

Im hearing some gaskets are not available for single purchase anymore, for all car makes and can only be sourced from complete engine gasket kits or rebuild kits. This may or may not be the case for you, but if you cant find what youre looking for try looking into engine gasket kits