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Timing cover refitting

Posted: 18 Oct 2021 14:20
by tr7dan
1980 TR7 dhc

Could anyone tell me where the fibre washer fits on the timing cover centre bolt ?

The parts book seems to suggest it fits BETWEEN the timing cover and engine block and indeed the centre boss is slightly lower than the machined gasket surfaces when checked with a straight edge, however, the workshop manual says that the fibre washer fits under the centre bolt head ?

Re: Timing cover refitting

Posted: 18 Oct 2021 16:52
by dursleyman
Under the bolt head, between the plain washer and the timing cover

Re: Timing cover refitting

Posted: 18 Oct 2021 17:27
by tr7dan
Ok, thanks for that.

I just rechecked and the thickness of the fixed chain guide backplate accounts for the recessed centre boss - moral is, look twice... :oops:

cheers

Dan