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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair => Topic started by: stitchclimber on June 22, 2012, 09:04:34 PM

Title: Timing belt cover needed?
Post by: stitchclimber on June 22, 2012, 09:04:34 PM

(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p170/stitchclimber/ca8c13b5.jpg)

So I'm still learning about the Sammi I bought, (first time owner)
It has over heating problems and was generally running rough.

I'm giving it a pretty good go over, re-packing the fan clutch, new thermostat, water pump and timing belt.

Then the usual oil change, plugs and wires... and anything else until I can get the bugs worked out.

I noticed however while researching the water pump/timing belt change, that the cover for my timing belt was missing. I'm showing my ignorance here, but is it needed? As in do I need to hold of on the swap till I can find one?

Title: Re: Timing belt cover needed?
Post by: WesP on June 22, 2012, 11:26:48 PM

PetroWorks has them for $23.99.............

Title: Re: Timing belt cover needed?
Post by: kbeefy on June 23, 2012, 01:46:34 AM

Theres a company called Dorman that makes them, I got one off ebay for under $20.

They're probably a good idea to have to keep stick and garbage out, but not mandatory.

Title: Re: Timing belt cover needed?
Post by: talonxracer on June 23, 2012, 04:01:38 AM

 
Being a interferrance fit engine you do not want anything to potentially get between the belt and gears as the timing will jump very easily and then you have a bunch of bent damaged internals. If it was a stationary engine used to run a generator then I would say the cover is optional, but on a street/offroad driven vehicle it should be considered very important.

Title: Re: Timing belt cover needed?
Post by: fordem on June 23, 2012, 09:35:16 AM

Ummm - the engine in the picture has a pressed steel valve cover, so it'll be 8v and non-interference - still - a stick or rock in the belt when you're out in the trail is going to mean a long walk home, so I'd get a cover.

Title: Re: Timing belt cover needed?
Post by: talonxracer on June 23, 2012, 10:21:13 AM

darn, why was I thinking that when I know the difference?, old fart itus,,,,,

But still, the advice remains the same as Fordem pointed out.

Title: Re: Timing belt cover needed?
Post by: 86Sumo on June 24, 2012, 01:35:24 PM

Plus it's alot easier to time the engine as the timing indicator is on the cover.
Bob