Cobra timing cover cracked

[BlackOps]

I just purchase and received a cobra timing cover. It has a small (1’’ x 1’’) crack. I placed a flashlight on the crack, no light shined through. Looks like tool markings from a pulley puller/remover, probably used an impact. The crack bulges about a millimeter from the inside.


Questions are…


Is this timing cover usable?


Will this affect any moving components?


Am I better off buying the custom brackets or using this timing cover?

[CBT]

Is it cracked thru? If not you could probably tap the high spot back down and call it a day. Too bad you don't live close, I'd bring my kit over and do a dye penatrant inspection on it.

[Curless]

With it lifted out and right next to a seal...I'd say no go. The thought od the seal area being distorted would scare me off cause I HATE leaks!

CBT is right though, if you have access to dye penetrant, push it back in and then check it.

[BlackOps]

Is it cracked thru? If not you could probably tap the high spot back down and call it a day. Too bad you don't live close, I'd bring my kit over and do a dye penatrant inspection on it.


Its not cracked through. On the front side where the tool indents are, there are no crack(s).

[wannaMM]

Tool dents could have "displaced" material,covering a crack....I'd tap flat and go get some penetrant & developer from your local welding supply house.
Someone told me an ounce of prevention was worth a pound of cure....

[BlackOps]

Thanks! In the case the cover is not usable. How much are the custom brackets?

[TUXrauder]

I actually used my old timing cover when I put in my cobra motor. I still have the new Cobra Timing cover...

PM me if you have interest in it. I will have to look at a estimated value on it, but I will be very reasonable!!!!



Thanks! In the case the cover is not usable. How much are the custom brackets?

[martyo]

I would not use it without, at a minumum, repairning the crack. Also, I think as Chris Curless said, the seal may be distorted. It sure would suck to find that out after teh motor was buttoned up and installed.

[tallpaul]

I don't see why you couldn't have someone tig weld it.

[MOTOWN]

I wouldnt bother to use it, if you weld it, and install it, start the car and it leaks! how will you feel about that?

[Blown3.8]

I'd tap it back down and weld it. Or clean it up good and JB weld it. I doubt it tweaked the seal boss.

[TooManyFords]

I'd tap it back down and weld it. Or clean it up good and JB weld it. I doubt it tweaked the seal boss.

This. Not much JB weld can't fix! :p

[NXSBOB]

I just purchase and received a cobra timing cover. It has a small (1’’ x 1’’) crack. I placed a flashlight on the crack, no light shined through. Looks like tool markings from a pulley puller/remover, probably used an impact. The crack bulges about a millimeter from the inside.
Does anyone know if a Lincoln Aviator is the same part? This one is really cheap.
*Similar to 03 04 Mach 1 but apparently there are differences.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aviator-4-6-4V-timing-chain-cover-Brand-New-ORIGINAL-front-dress-Mach-1-/281054663269?_trksid=p2047675. m1985&_trkparms=aid%3D444000%26algo% 3DSOI.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3 D13%26meid%3D51647173409758819 29%26pid%3D100012%26prg%3D1014 %26rk%3D2%26sd%3D281053676318% 26

[Baconbit]

I believe our timing covers are the same as the mach1 and thats it. Ours have a half circle shape on the left side of the cover.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1999-2001-Ford-Mustang-Cobra-Mach-1-DOHC-4V-Timing-Cover-good-used-take-off-/251215282560?pt=Motors_Car_Tru ck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a7d990180&vxp=mtr