do i need a new timing cover?

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Jun 26, 2010 | 12:23 PM

Purple94Z28

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do i need a new timing cover?

i am in the process of putting a cam in my car and i realised my timing cover had a piece missing is this bad?

It may be hard to see but towards the left lip on the bottom that attaches to the oil pan it has a chipped off piece. Will that still seal or should i find a new one?

Jun 26, 2010 | 12:30 PM

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I would just get a new/used one. I wouldn't chance it. Only because its a lot of work to get it off if it does happen to leak, ya know.

Jun 26, 2010 | 12:34 PM

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thats what i was thinking

Jun 26, 2010 | 12:35 PM

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does it look like a fresh break. Did it leak before the swap

Jun 26, 2010 | 01:06 PM

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my front main leaked bad and i think it happened after i took it off motor but there is no way of telling

Jun 26, 2010 | 01:35 PM

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It doesn't seem as if it would seal good. I would get a new one to play it safe.

Jun 26, 2010 | 01:38 PM

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I would be looking for the piece that broke off, it's probably in your oil pan.

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Jun 27, 2010 | 06:56 AM

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Its fine

Jun 27, 2010 | 07:29 AM

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I'd run it. There is a lot of pressure on the sealing surface being so close to the bolt. And when you compare it to the other side there is realy not that much missing.

Jun 27, 2010 | 07:58 AM

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I'd run it. There is a lot of pressure on the sealing surface being so close to the bolt. And when you compare it to the other side there is realy not that much missing.