Car Timing Cover Gasket Replacement Cost in UAE (2026)
The timing cover gasket seals the front cover over the timing belt or chain system at the front of the engine. When it fails, engine oil seeps from the front of the engine, creating the characteristic front engine oil leak visible as an oil accumulation around the crankshaft area. UAE heat cycles — extreme temperature swings between dawn and midday, and between air-conditioned garages and outdoor summer heat — accelerate gasket hardening and cracking.
Timing Cover Gasket Replacement Cost UAE 2026
| Vehicle | Gasket (AED) | Labour (AED) | Total (AED) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry / Corolla 4-cyl | 80-200 | 300-600 | 380-800 |
| Toyota Land Cruiser V8 (1VD-FTV) | 150-400 | 600-1,200 | 750-1,600 |
| Nissan Patrol TB48 / VK56 | 120-350 | 500-900 | 620-1,250 |
| Mitsubishi Pajero V6 (6G72/74) | 100-300 | 400-800 | 500-1,100 |
| BMW N20 / N55 4-cyl / 6-cyl | 150-500 | 500-1,000 | 650-1,500 |
Combined Front Engine Service in UAE
Accessing the timing cover requires removing the harmonic balancer (crankshaft pulley) and auxiliary belt system. For this reason, UAE mechanics should always combine timing cover gasket replacement with adjacent services: the crankshaft front oil seal (almost always replaced at the same time since it is directly accessible), the timing belt and tensioner if belt-driven (same access), and the water pump on belt-driven engines (same disassembly). Ask the garage for a combined front engine service quote to maximise value from the labour cost already spent removing these components.