DTinNC
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Hello -
My M1081 has the cracked timing cover issue and is leaking oil. I prefer to TIG weld repair a broken cover so that I can (in theory) bulk up the weak areas and then replace the broken cover in a timely manner (versus waiting to repair mine etc)... So does anyone have a timing plate for donation (or for sale)? Thank you in advance!
The story behind the cracked cover:
The compressor bracket bolts were tight but the bracket sheared off at the 90 degree bend. The front driveshaft yoke/spline has excessive play (and I am building a complete new front driveshaft) and I think the vibration may have caused the shearing.... not 100% sure but I have read that drivetrain vibrations can induce problems like this.
My M1081 has the cracked timing cover issue and is leaking oil. I prefer to TIG weld repair a broken cover so that I can (in theory) bulk up the weak areas and then replace the broken cover in a timely manner (versus waiting to repair mine etc)... So does anyone have a timing plate for donation (or for sale)? Thank you in advance!
The story behind the cracked cover:
The compressor bracket bolts were tight but the bracket sheared off at the 90 degree bend. The front driveshaft yoke/spline has excessive play (and I am building a complete new front driveshaft) and I think the vibration may have caused the shearing.... not 100% sure but I have read that drivetrain vibrations can induce problems like this.