OEM Camshaft Cap & Timing Cover Locator Ring Dowel | 20R/22R/RE

LCE OEM Camshaft & Timing Cover Locator Ring Dowel

Precision alignment is non-negotiable when it comes to the critical tolerances of your Toyota's top end and timing assembly. The LCE OEM Camshaft Cap & Timing Cover locater Ring Dowel is a high-precision alignment component essential for ensuring that mated surfaces are perfectly synchronized. Measured to within thousandths of an inch, these ring dowels prevent component "walking" and ensure that oil passages and mechanical clearances remain exactly as the factory intended.

The Importance of Proper Alignment

Omitting or reusing distorted dowels during a build can lead to catastrophic engine failure. These pins ensure that camshaft caps are centered perfectly over the journals and that the timing cover is correctly indexed to the block. Without them, you risk improper seal compression, oil leaks, and accelerated wear on moving parts due to thermal expansion and mechanical load. 

Key Features

• Genuine OEM Quality: Sourced directly from Toyota for guaranteed material strength and dimensional accuracy. 
• Critical Tolerances: Machined to exact specifications to eliminate movement between the camshaft caps or the timing cover and the block.
• Professional Grade: Essential for any high-performance rebuild or standard maintenance involving the cylinder head or front cover.

Technical Specifications

• Application: Toyota 20R, 22R, and 22RE engines.

Quantity Required:

1. 1. (6) per Cylinder Head (for Camshaft Caps)
   2. (2) per Block (For Timing Cover alignment)

• OEM Toyota Part #: 90253-11021.
• Sold Individually: (Each).

Related Components:

• 20R/22R/22RE Rocker Arm Assembly Ring Dowel: Part Number 8012442
• 20R/22R/22RE Head-to-Block Dowel Pin: Part Number 8012324
• 2RZ/3RZ Head-to-Block Dowel Pin: Part number 8012205

-Tech Tip: These are not the oil pump locater dowels found on the front of the timing cover. These are specifically for the camshaft caps on the head or the indexing the timing cover to the engine block. Always replace these during a rebuild to ensure a leak-free and perfectly aligned front end.