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JA COBRA 11-20-2009 10:56 PM
Timing chain cover
 
I was trying to take off my water pump housing to send out and get polished. While i was trying to pry it off i cracked the top of the timing chain cover.Now i have a huge job to chang it or am i wrong,from what i see there are alot of different covers,what do i look for so i can order the proper one?

John S Peterson 11-20-2009 11:26 PM
Timing cover
 
I don't think it's a huge job...You already have the w/p off. Just a few more
bolts, then the harmonic balancer and a few pan bolts across the front and a couple down the side should allow you to remove it. As far as a replacement, they are available new on e-bay, I purchased one for mine it is a quality piece. It fits 429/460...It comes with dipstick tube installed and blockoff plate if you're not using a mechanical fuel pump. Price was around $70.00

John

Silverback51 11-21-2009 07:02 AM
Depending on the mileage on the motor, you may want to consider changing the timing chain and gears.

JA COBRA 11-21-2009 08:20 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Silverback51 (Post 1003087)
Depending on the mileage on the motor, you may want to consider changing the timing chain and gears.
Motor has 11500 miles do you think its worth changing?

Silverback51 11-21-2009 05:56 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by JA COBRA (Post 1003098)
Motor has 11500 miles do you think its worth changing?
When you have the cover off, just check it.

I always tend to be conservative. As long as it's apart, I would replace it. It does not have that many miles, but you have to consider how you drive it. If it spends a lot of time near the redline, then it will stretch more than if you take it easy all the time.

JA COBRA 11-21-2009 09:26 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Silverback51 (Post 1003251)
When you have the cover off, just check it.

I always tend to be conservative. As long as it's apart, I would replace it. It does not have that many miles, but you have to consider how you drive it. If it spends a lot of time near the redline, then it will stretch more than if you take it easy all the time.
Thanks for the info ,i will check it when i get the cover off.I am waiting for the puller to get the balancer off.


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