Are all timing covers the same???

tb · 04-17-2001, 07:20 PM

I need a replacement timing cover for my 92' roller 302 motor. Question is, will one from a 289 or a 351W work? Does it matter which year? Thanks for the replies.

Violent84 · 04-17-2001, 09:37 PM

I'm not real sure about the early covers. I think the best thing you can do is if you have it available just compare the 2.

later,
Violent

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84 GT-350, Recaro's, 140 speedo, 8.8, 3.73's, Hurst shifter, Eibach pro kit, KYB's, Flowmaster exhaust, Long tubes, Custom X-pipe, Extreme Energy 268 Ported stock heads, Pete Jackson Gear drive, Weiand Xcelerator intake, and more to come!

Greasy Carl · 04-17-2001, 09:44 PM

The early covers were designed to be used with a water pump that flows in the opposite direction from the late model covers that the EFI 5.0s use. They also have a hole to run a mechanical fuel pump in the side. Don not use these covers with a 5.0 engine of the motor will overheat...get the a late model cover if you can. The best place to get them is at an engine core supply. Hope this helps!

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91 coupe, SVO block 380 windsor, Brodix Neal heads, Super victor spyder intake, 90mm Accufab, 160 lb. Bosch injectors, D2-R procharger, Dynamic powerglide, 4500 stall, 9" rear, Speed Pro injection. 1047 hp at the wheels on Dynojet dyno with 23 lbs. of boost.

Mean50 · 04-18-2001, 10:20 AM

He is right, they won't work. You will need one off of a 5.0 close to the same year. Not only will it overheat, but the gaskets won't match up and they will leak coolant from between the cover and the block.

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89 LX Coupe
306, 10:1 compression, Holley Heads, Intake, and Cam package, 70 mm Throttle body and Mass Air, 30 lb injectors, 255 lph fuel pump, 1 5/8" full length headers, Flowmaster 2 1/2" American Thunder Cat back system, Centerforce dual friction clutch, 4.10 gears
50-175 hp Nitrous Works kit, 5" Auto Meter Shift Light

04-17-2001, 07:20 PM	#1
tb Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 53	Are all timing covers the same??? I need a replacement timing cover for my 92' roller 302 motor. Question is, will one from a 289 or a 351W work? Does it matter which year? Thanks for the replies.

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04-17-2001, 09:37 PM	#2
Violent84 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Shenandoah, Va Posts: 34	I'm not real sure about the early covers. I think the best thing you can do is if you have it available just compare the 2. later, Violent ------------------ 84 GT-350, Recaro's, 140 speedo, 8.8, 3.73's, Hurst shifter, Eibach pro kit, KYB's, Flowmaster exhaust, Long tubes, Custom X-pipe, Extreme Energy 268 Ported stock heads, Pete Jackson Gear drive, Weiand Xcelerator intake, and more to come!

04-17-2001, 09:44 PM	#3
Greasy Carl Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 13	The early covers were designed to be used with a water pump that flows in the opposite direction from the late model covers that the EFI 5.0s use. They also have a hole to run a mechanical fuel pump in the side. Don not use these covers with a 5.0 engine of the motor will overheat...get the a late model cover if you can. The best place to get them is at an engine core supply. Hope this helps! ------------------ 91 coupe, SVO block 380 windsor, Brodix Neal heads, Super victor spyder intake, 90mm Accufab, 160 lb. Bosch injectors, D2-R procharger, Dynamic powerglide, 4500 stall, 9" rear, Speed Pro injection. 1047 hp at the wheels on Dynojet dyno with 23 lbs. of boost.

04-18-2001, 10:20 AM	#4
Mean50 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Posts: 118	He is right, they won't work. You will need one off of a 5.0 close to the same year. Not only will it overheat, but the gaskets won't match up and they will leak coolant from between the cover and the block. ------------------ 89 LX Coupe 306, 10:1 compression, Holley Heads, Intake, and Cam package, 70 mm Throttle body and Mass Air, 30 lb injectors, 255 lph fuel pump, 1 5/8" full length headers, Flowmaster 2 1/2" American Thunder Cat back system, Centerforce dual friction clutch, 4.10 gears 50-175 hp Nitrous Works kit, 5" Auto Meter Shift Light