timing cover repair or replace

[LHopper]

For some reason my timing cover is getting holes in the water runner. One on both sides small little pin holes. I tried J.B. weled it worked on one but not the other. Should I pull it and try to weld it, or give up and put my old one back on. My old has lotes of miles. Thanks Larry :confused: :confused:

[mdill]

If the cover has so much curosion (sp ??) that it is springing leaks
I would get it out of there before it starts leaking into oil pan side
of things.

Mike D.

[LHopper]

Thanks I think you are correct, and I`m lucky that my leaks are on the outside. I`m going to put my stock cover back on.
The cover I`m removing is a after market one, which should have lasted longer then 11 years.
O well I`ll just have to ride the M/C to work for a day or two.

[LHopper]

WOW!! Timing cover off maybe a good thing, it now looks like time to replace chain, with 1" play on one side and 1/2" on the other. Should replace just the chain @25.00 or replace the gears also. Thanks!! Larry

[Rogue]

always replace both if financially able