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151octane · 02-03-2015, 07:32 PM

I was changing my head gasket today, everything well till I forgot to take out last 10mm bolt that connects the head to the lower timing chain cover and the piece broke, what should I do ? Do I need a new cover or should I put more silicone.

Dboyizmlg · 02-03-2015, 10:09 PM

I'm no professional engine builder, looks like you need new front cover.

But... You can always Mickey it, fill it with JB WELD!

Jk, NO jb weld!!! Just buy a used front cover

151octane · 02-03-2015, 11:01 PM

..lol I was thinking of going that route but you are I think I'm better of getting a new one , BUT now if I get a new one do I have to take the bloke and cover to get them both resurface to marry them to each other or you guys think a Lil difference is ok?

DennisC · 02-04-2015, 02:50 AM

Another cover should bolt right on, I would recommend just replacing it with a new one with a new oil pump.

EnnEssEnnKAT · 02-04-2015, 06:55 AM

I did the same exact thing 3 weeks ago. I just used a little extra RTV silicone there and bolted it back up anyways. Doesn't leak..

mewantkouki · 02-04-2015, 08:26 AM

You aren't getting a new OEM front cover anywhere... Nissan doesn't make them anymore. As long as your block hasn't been decked there is no need to resurface the front cover. I'd look for a decent used one, inspect the pump & gears clean it up and throw it on.

02-03-2015, 07:32 PM	#1
151octane Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Glendale Age: 36 Posts: 38 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	help messed up my ka head gasket change I was changing my head gasket today, everything well till I forgot to take out last 10mm bolt that connects the head to the lower timing chain cover and the piece broke, what should I do ? Do I need a new cover or should I put more silicone.

02-04-2015, 02:50 AM	#4
DennisC Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Elk Grove Posts: 581 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Another cover should bolt right on, I would recommend just replacing it with a new one with a new oil pump. __________________

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02-03-2015, 10:09 PM	#2
Dboyizmlg Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: SoCal (I.E.), San Berdino, Colton, Redlands Posts: 1,665 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	I'm no professional engine builder, looks like you need new front cover. But... You can always Mickey it, fill it with JB WELD! Jk, NO jb weld!!! Just buy a used front cover

02-03-2015, 11:01 PM	#3
151octane Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Glendale Age: 36 Posts: 38 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	..lol I was thinking of going that route but you are I think I'm better of getting a new one , BUT now if I get a new one do I have to take the bloke and cover to get them both resurface to marry them to each other or you guys think a Lil difference is ok?

02-04-2015, 06:55 AM	#5
EnnEssEnnKAT Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 427 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	I did the same exact thing 3 weeks ago. I just used a little extra RTV silicone there and bolted it back up anyways. Doesn't leak..

02-04-2015, 08:26 AM	#6
mewantkouki Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orlando, Fl Age: 35 Posts: 1,221 Trader Rating: (36) Feedback Score: 36 reviews	You aren't getting a new OEM front cover anywhere... Nissan doesn't make them anymore. As long as your block hasn't been decked there is no need to resurface the front cover. I'd look for a decent used one, inspect the pump & gears clean it up and throw it on.