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Old 04-03-13, 08:10 PM
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Default 2 or 4 Camshaft seals?

Planning to do timing belt, pulleys, tensioner, water pump, gasket, and crankshaft seal. I guess I should do the camshaft seals as well but not sure how many to order. Also, any other things I should order? Timing belt seal/gasket?
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2000 es300, 200,000 miles
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Two seals, one per bank.
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Other things you could change:

Thermostat
Thermostat Gasket
Power Steering Belt
Alternator Belt
Spark Plugs
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Thanks for the quick responses. In my original post...The last sentence...I meant to ask if I should get a new timing belt cover gasket?
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Not needed if you're not leaking oil. I had a minor leak and the gasket was still good. Although I did have a replacement, so I switched it out.
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Good time to drain the radiator, and get new coolant in the entire system. You will already be draining most of the engine block.
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Originally Posted by hypervish
Good time to drain the radiator, and get new coolant in the entire system. You will already be draining most of the engine block.
+1 on that. The engine block drain ***** are very easy to locate, as opposed to other cars.
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