Under the timing cover...

[Vector]

Under the timing cover, on the crank shaft small gear (timing chain gear), there is a small sheet metal bowl (I think it has been referred to as "oil slinger") - it is on the crank snout -
How critical is that bowl shaped sheet metal thing?

(Re-doing the crank shaft and connecting rod bearings.)

 

[Dan Buick Man]

Keeps oil away from your front seal. I'd keep it on.

 

[Mac in SD]

Also provides proper "stack-up" for the balancer and therefore the pullies and crank sensor interruptor ring. Leave it on!

 

[Lee Thompson]

slinger

I believe it is called a slinger. I assumed it had something to do with slinging oil on the chain. Definately should leave it on for the prior reasons. And no you CAN NOT put it on backwards. I have seen this asked many times. It won/t let you.

 

[Blown&Injected]

what is the part number and availability of this part - I need it and can not find it on GM Parts Direct

Thanks,

 

[Russ Merritt]

I ran into this before too! GM # 1193967

 

[19gn87]

GM PART # 1193967
CATEGORY: Engine Crankshaft Nut
PACK QTY: 1 CORE CHARGE: $0.00
GM LIST: $5.49
OUR PRICE: $3.13
DESCRIPTION: SLINGER

GM Parts Direct

 

[Blown&Injected]

The Poeple Should Know

Thanks for the offer on the free part Lee!

And thanks for the part numbers

I cannot imagine a fine group of people than the Turbo Regal crowd!