Any downside to tapping timing cover for oil return?
09-23-2010, 02:45 PM
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Any downside to tapping timing cover for oil return? opinions? slinging oil all over timing chain???
would be easier to do vs pulling trans back to get oil pan out.
would be easier to do vs pulling trans back to get oil pan out.
09-23-2010, 03:10 PM
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There's nothing wrong with it at all.
You will want to mark the locations very carefully because a -10 drain (or two) likes to get in the way of the front accessories and belt.
I ran the tap almost all the way through on mine and then shortened the tip of the fitting so that it did not stick out too far.
If I had to do it over I would have used the pan to begin with, but every combo is different so do what lays out the nicest for your combo.
Minimize the bends involved and make sure you have the drain as low a possible.
Good Luck.
You will want to mark the locations very carefully because a -10 drain (or two) likes to get in the way of the front accessories and belt.
I ran the tap almost all the way through on mine and then shortened the tip of the fitting so that it did not stick out too far.
If I had to do it over I would have used the pan to begin with, but every combo is different so do what lays out the nicest for your combo.
Minimize the bends involved and make sure you have the drain as low a possible.
Good Luck.
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09-23-2010, 06:40 PM
#11
I had a -10 with a stock pulley. It was tight but worked fine. You have to be sure to get the hole just right though. I think i still have the one that i tapped in the garage. Pm me if you want me to look and I will sell it for 35 shipped to you. It might even still have the fitting in it.
