This is what happens when the timing guide breaks loose and force the timing chain into the valve cover. End result, replacing the valve cover, timing chain, timing guide and all associated gaskets. I went ahead and replaced the front crank seal.

 

Has it ever been changed before?

 

that piece hit your hood?

 

It had never been changed. 134,000 miles. I went ahead and replaced the water pump as well.

 

No, thank goodness. Blew oil every where.