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1.0 timing cover; warped
Topic Started: Feb 22 2012, 08:27 PM (1,339 Views)
92 geo 4 door
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My timing cover has warped and rubs on timing belt, water pump pulley, and alternator belt. Where can I get one?
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Scoobs
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Dealership :P
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I see 3 on eBay http://motors.shop.ebay/geo metro timing cover
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you can buy them new from the dealer for about what they are asking on ebay for new, i think Geo glenn got it from Gm parts giant, or the dealer, i know it was one of the 2
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I thought the general consensus was just throw it out?
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Scoobs
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im only using the cam cover section, cut off right below the cam gear, and damn did it make changing out my water pump very easily.
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Problem with tossing it is that the ignition timing scale is a part of the timing belt cover. That may not be a problem for some but I like to use the scale when I time my engine with a timing light. :)

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I haven't had mine on in two years.
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Thanks for all your input. Found one at the dealership for 57.00. Don't like the idea of running without one. Drive car all year, I am worried about road debrie getting in belt. Don't want to break or jump belt and smack valves in new head. Thanks again for all your help.
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92 geo 4 door
Feb 23 2012, 11:22 AM
Thanks for all your input. Found one at the dealership for 57.00. Don't like the idea of running without one. Drive car all year, I am worried about road debrie getting in belt. Don't want to break or jump belt and smack valves in new head. Thanks again for all your help.
If that bold underlined part is your only concern, you really don't have to worry about it, the engine is non-interference. Not getting debris in the belt is of course something else, although the members that run without a cover have never reported it happening, but that is something each has to decide for themselves :)
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I havent heard anyone breaking or jumping a timeing belt with out cover. I just don't want to be the first. $61.00 is cheap insurance. Did not know the engine was non interferance. I take it that since the pistons have depresions ground in them they won't smack the valves. I think I will sleep better at night with that cover. Thanks to all. :thumb
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