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Dec 29, 2008 | 12:05 AM

BizZzatch350

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Need a timming cover welded

Its a new 95 LT1 cover, need the wp hole welded closed so I can run a Gen I double roller. Looking for some in Houston to do it.

Dec 29, 2008 | 12:42 AM

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Contact regorih383 he is a master at welding timing covers. He has a badass 3 piece timing cover on the C5. Jbweld stacked like dimes.

Dec 29, 2008 | 01:15 AM

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put a freeze plug in it...with silicone it wont leak...no pressure on it..

Dec 29, 2008 | 01:19 AM

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put a freeze plug in it...with silicone it wont leak...no pressure on it..

I have seen people mention that, either way is fine. May run down to the auto parts store and find one the correct size

Dec 29, 2008 | 11:44 AM

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Ya let me know

Dec 29, 2008 | 12:02 PM

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Contact regorih383 he is a master at welding timing covers. He has a badass 3 piece timing cover on the C5. Jbweld stacked like dimes.

ponte a jalar cabron

Dec 29, 2008 | 01:26 PM

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put a freeze plug in it...with silicone it wont leak...no pressure on it..

Ding Ding Ding we have winner.

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Dec 29, 2008 | 02:16 PM

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Yep, I'll be silicon and freezeplug once I get mine painted.

Dec 29, 2008 | 02:26 PM

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put a freeze plug in it...with silicone it wont leak...no pressure on it..

Ditto. Did this on mine...worked excellente.

Dec 29, 2008 | 02:53 PM

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Patrick at LMR took care of it

Dec 29, 2008 | 03:10 PM

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I thought when the Timing cover broke, you threw the motor away?

Dec 29, 2008 | 03:29 PM

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I thought when the Timing cover broke, you threw the motor away?

When the CC306 gets mad, nothing can tame it.

Dec 29, 2008 | 07:03 PM

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When the CC306 gets mad, nothing can tame it.

Except an ls1

Dec 30, 2008 | 05:47 PM

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