Anyone bought this timing front cover kit?

[Jan Larsson]

These guys have good prices on timing covers and different kits however I was wondering if anyone on here have any experience with the seller and the timing covers they sell (quality etc) before ordering a spare kit for mine.

TIMING CHAIN COVER WITH OIL PUMP KIT BUICK V6-V8 64-86 - eBay (item 290513823860 end time Jan-17-11 09:45:36 PST)

 

[Nick Micale]

There has been many fitment and internal oil flow problems with aftermarket timing covers over the past few years.

I personally had had many problems with them as these are made off-shore, and may not be machined to proper tolerances. Some were so bad the crank sensor would not fit in place due to mis-alignment.

The new Buick V-6 timing cover from TA Performance is machined in-house to closer tolerances than stock, and is the best piece available ever.

Why take a chance on a questionable product to save a few $$$ on such an important part for your expensive engine?

 

[Jan Larsson]

Thanks Nick, yep read about all the "horror stories" with regards to alignment etc.

Looked at TA's site and all it says it's not "theirs" front covers and does not mention anything about them machining them in house etc. So do they manufacture (cast and machine) the timing covers these days?

 

[Nick Micale]

Yes, they do the CNC machining in-house as they have with done the Buick V-8 timing cover for many years. Like all the TA casting parts, heads, intakes, etc, these are made at a foundry to their requirements.

The ones I have installed and sold to customers, all report better oil pressure.

This is no surprise as TA has made significant internal changes to improve oil flow.

 

[TURBOPOWERED68]

Yes, they do the CNC machining in-house as they have with done the Buick V-8 timing cover for many years. Like all the TA casting parts, heads, intakes, etc, these are made at a foundry to their requirements.

The ones I have installed and sold to customers, all report better oil pressure.

This is no surprise as TA has made significant internal changes to improve oil flow.

So if i buy this cover Timing Chain Covers, Turbo V6 Timing Cover, TA_1530A | TAPerformance.com i could just drop it in with NOTHING else to do??

 

[Nick Micale]

So if i buy this cover Timing Chain Covers, Turbo V6 Timing Cover, TA_1530A | TAPerformance.com i could just drop it in with NOTHING else to do??

For a complete front cover with the oil pump gears, filter housing and other parts, fully assembled and ready to install, you will need to order part number TA 1533B.