Guest Rocknroll57 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I am trying to figure out if my timing cover has a pin hole, and if it can be repaired or am I better off replacing it? By the way I have 2 pictures of the timing cover but I don't know how to upload them here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cstang50 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I was able to hold it to a light and was able to see light. Is it rotten at all where water runs threw or where water pump mounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rocky5517 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 When I replaced my timing chain and water pump, we had a heck of a time getting the cover off. After everything was put back together, we had a couple of leaks where the timing chain cover meets the front of the engine. On my 67, the cover was cast aluminium, and being soft, we damaged it while trying to pry it off. One new cover and $500 later, good as new. They are somewhat fragile. Got one from OPG and it had the bearing already pressed into placed.Live and learn, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIVNIK Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Why was the pre-pressed bearing a problem? Drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnulfo de l.a. Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I had the same problem removing my timing cover also. Ended up breaking a piece from the mounting hole area closest to the water port. Took it to a good weld shop and so far no leaks. Arnulfo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rocknroll57 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Thanks guys. Does anyone know where I can buy a new timing cover for a 63 buick riviera 401?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cstang50 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 (edited) I believe TA Performance is the only place that makes new ones.. It took me a while but I got lucky and found a good used one.http://nailheadbuick.com/ Edited January 28, 2014 by Cstang50 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky5517 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 DrewThe bearing wasn't a problem but it saved us a step/ also, some manufacturers seem to offer it with the bearing, and some without. Just trying to advise that a guy like me, not a mechanic, would have maybe ordered the bearing seperate, thereby having one extra.I posted some pix of my front cover; you'll see the thin "ridge" that we damaged. We should have inspected closely.Oh well- good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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