Is An Aluminum Timing Cover Better?
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Is An Aluminum Timing Cover Better?
Is there an advantage to using an aluminum front timing cover over the standard stamped steel type?
Does it seal better? Do you need a different type of crank seal and pan gasket?
Anyone used one? What do you think?
Does it seal better? Do you need a different type of crank seal and pan gasket?
Anyone used one? What do you think?
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Re: Is An Aluminum Timing Cover Better?
Originally posted by TBITrucker
Is there an advantage to using an aluminum front timing cover over the standard stamped steel type?
Does it seal better? Do you need a different type of crank seal and pan gasket?
Anyone used one? What do you think?
Is there an advantage to using an aluminum front timing cover over the standard stamped steel type?
Does it seal better? Do you need a different type of crank seal and pan gasket?
Anyone used one? What do you think?
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Aluminum covers are cast instead of stamped, so they should seal better and deflect less if you're using a cam button.
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Not using a cam button, I don't want any leaks. So if I would have a better seal with the aluminum I will give it a try
Not using a cam button, I don't want any leaks. So if I would have a better seal with the aluminum I will give it a try
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they look pretty.
thats the #1 reason.
they also dont deflect, if you're using a cam button... liked he said.
as long as they're made well, they shouldnt leak.
thats the #1 reason.
they also dont deflect, if you're using a cam button... liked he said.
as long as they're made well, they shouldnt leak.
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Originally posted by MrDude_1
they look pretty.
thats the #1 reason.
they also dont deflect, if you're using a cam button... liked he said.
as long as they're made well, they shouldnt leak.
they look pretty.
thats the #1 reason.
they also dont deflect, if you're using a cam button... liked he said.
as long as they're made well, they shouldnt leak.
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