My car dodged a bullet...

[kokopup]

Lady's Human

Guess what's on the timing cover? The front crank seal.

I know where all these gaskets and seals are on a modern engine since I recently replaced Timing belts on my Audi. The front seal may be where you say it is, but it has this little thing called a crank running through it. I do not recall him saying it was a front seal. Rear seals are difficult regardless of make, year or color.

[Marigold2]

So glad it all turned out ok, the Matrix is a very cool car,