on the end of the channel for the spark plug cover, by the oil fill neck, there is a bolt hole. I didn't see that bolt hole when I went to pull the cover off.

I looked from the top and couldn't see the crack.

Looking from the inside, it's a hairline that goes around the bolt hole and maybe another 1" or so after that. Flexing it as hard as I felt reasonable opened it maybe 1/16".

Looking for my memory card reader, I'll upload a pic if I can find that thing.

J/Y covers require finding and removing. Plus maybe cleaning. For about the same price as getting one here, shipped. tongue.gif

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Found the memory card reader. It was hiding right in front of me.

I don't know what's up with the flash but here's what you get with my camera:

Bear in mind, this is with me flexing the valve cover as hard as I though I could without cracking it more:



Since that picture isn't much help, I just went and tried again. When you REALLY pull on it, the crack shows as a hairline all the way to the corner (to the left) and curves up to meet the camshaft oil seal at about 7:00 (on the right).

 

sorry I didn't see this sooner, I've got ya covered on all accounts if ya still need it. Timing belt cover, upper and lower and valve cover (for a 1.8L beta I).

Give me an e-mail if you need anything.

 

1.8L lower cover = different. Upper maybe the same. Valve cover = same. That's why MY 1.8L timing covers aren't heading out to him!

If your valve cover isn't cracked sell him that one. Bedtime 4 me g'nite!

 

well that's a bummer, it'd probably be easier for you to get your valve cover and lower timing cover all from the same person. Well, you know what I have shoot me an e-mail if you want any of it (oh and my valve cover gasket was recently replaced (by recently I mean since the last tis it was driven, lol). So I know it's not recommended but you could probably get away with using my gasket, it's still all flexible.

 

i have a beta1 valve cover and upper timing cover if you still are looking. no bottom though

 

i've got a lower timing belt cover and a valve cover w/ a small crack-... if you're interested let me know-...

 

I would go that route but they won't sell just the cover, they only want to sell the motor as one piece.

I'll let you guys that I haven't contacted know if I still need your parts.

thanks everyone!

 

I have a lower cover still, I just found it today. If you need it PM me.

 

thanks 01steve!!! Just got all three piece today.

btw, that was bearly a crack! and was only on the outside. Thanks.

 

well i wasn't going to try to hide anything-....

enjoy!