One of the ways that this will cause a front end oil leak is by actually
warping your front engine plate. Those shallow holes are blind and there
are threads in the plate that match the shallow holes. Too long of a
bolt will actually separate the two surfaces and warp the plate.
Shawn Loseke
1972 TR6
Fort COllins, CO
http:www.loseke.net/shawn
On Thursday, September 12, 2002, at 06:13 PM, Sally or Dick Taylor wrote:
> Hugh, and interested parties---Note that the bolts that secure the
> timing cover to the (aluminum) front sealing block must not exceed a
> certain length. Measure the depth with a nail, or something, before
> entering the bolts. Using too long of a bolt will surely strip out the
> threads and will leave you with yet another aggravating oil leak.
>
> Dick
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