did you try this??you could try disabling fuel and ignition (unplug ecm wire by battery) disconnect turbo oil feed and have someone crank it while you're holding a container underneath and see if you're getting any oil out of it....
the best to me, is the stock piece. I have tried 3 of the fancy ones over the years and have always gone back to stock.I think I need a front timing cover! I've heard some bad stories on certain ones! Who's got the best and how much are they? Thanks, R.B.
there is one in the parts for sale section under "parts you need"And where did you get them and how much?
And where did you get them and how much?
x2....i've had the TA cover for about 8 years..one of the first mods i did...Get a TA Performance Front Cover and be done! These are the best available at this time.
They machine these in house to much tighter tolerances than the GM covers.
I bought one in December and installed it over the winter. Put in new Melling oil pump gears while I was at it. Set the oil pump clearances on the front cover before installation. I haven't fired up the car yet....but got 55-60# oil pressure on my VDO oil pressure gauge while cold cranking on the weekend (with ECM plug removed at battery). If you don't want to bother with setting one up, TA Performance offers one already blue printed & ready to bolt on. Just costs a few BUCK$.
dave