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mdmellott »
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Thu Mar 05, 2020 8:06 pm
That is the chain tensioner access cover. There is no separate part number for a gasket indicated for my '02 Pathfinder so, since I have never removed mine, I can only assume the cover comes with a gasket or it is sealed with high-temp RTV silicone sealant. I'm betting it's sealant that is required, like so many of the other items housing the timing chain. Unbolt it, take it off, and see for yourself. Have a tube of RTV sealant ready. Wipe off the oil from the mating surfaces, apply a bead of sealant to the cover, and put it back together. Be sure to let the sealant cure before starting the engine. Good luck.