what is this part called?

01silversnake · May 25th, 2009, 07:13 PM

k so when i was looking at my engine the part that cracked off was a part of the place where you pour the oil into. I dont know what that is called? is it the valve covers or what? what do i need to buy, i dont know how to put up any pictures so any help would be greatly appreciated.

01silversnake · May 25th, 2009, 07:13 PM

and where do i get new ones and are there different levels of quality? what are the best ones?

ReverendDexter · May 25th, 2009, 07:24 PM

So not the cap, but what the cap screws into? On mine, that's the valve cover.

There's not really better or worse quality ones, I'd just go with OEMs, myself. You can get custom ones if you want, but it's just a dress-up part.

rk_2000_Z/28 · May 25th, 2009, 07:39 PM

A pic really would be helpfull. Just snap a quick one with your phone and upload it to photobucket.

01silversnake · May 25th, 2009, 09:35 PM

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01silversnake · May 25th, 2009, 09:37 PM

haha its huge. sorry about the quality it was just with my phone. what is that part called, where do i order a new one, and what would cause that to happen?

01whitecobra · May 25th, 2009, 09:38 PM

how the hell did that happen? they are a pain in the ass to do the drivers side in the car

the chain on the timing gear came off

01whitecobra · May 25th, 2009, 09:45 PM

looks to me that the main timing chain gear bolt broke on the exhaust cam. that gear looks like its out of place compared to my pic

Fluffy The Rhino · May 25th, 2009, 10:16 PM

What were you doing when that happened?

01silversnake · May 25th, 2009, 11:27 PM

i was driving down the highway at about 60-65 mph after work. So now what do i do? should i just buy new covers or should i get all new heads? and where do i get a new chain since it probably broke to make that happen.

M.P. Cobra Fan · May 26th, 2009, 09:55 AM

What should you do? Take it to a shop.

Mustang RacR94 · May 26th, 2009, 03:31 PM

possibly a new chain, new valve cover, maybe new timing tensoiners, the whole deal, if your not really car savy bring it to a shop, thats not amatuer work

wraitherx · May 26th, 2009, 07:27 PM

before buying anything you should take it apart and survey the damage and then compose a list of parts that you will need. If your not comfortable with it then take it to a shop. It looks like your exhaust cam gear is off the cam. Invest in a new timing set up, chains (primary and secondary), guides, arms, tensioners (primary and secondary). you might possibly have alot of work on your hands.

'97'Cobra · May 26th, 2009, 07:44 PM

Man thats bad news for anyone, I would buy all of your own parts and take it to a shop. 9 out of 10 they will try to jurk you around on something like this because there is alot they are going to have to pull apart.

01whitecobra · May 26th, 2009, 08:22 PM

i am wondering what the tops of the pistons look like since the cams prob stopped moving with the pistons still in motion

Fluffy The Rhino · May 26th, 2009, 08:49 PM

You're probably going to want to replace the entire timing kit at the very least, The parts can run anywhere from $400 - $800 depending on where you get 'em. With labor, the total for that will run you somewhere in the neiborhood of $1200 - $1800. That would include putting new valve covers on, but of course those are going to cost you money. You'll probably want a new damper to be safe, and those run for around $180. Total for timing, damper, and valve covers plus labor will probably be in the neighborhood of $2k

If you don't know what you're doing, find someone to help you. If you can't, you're definitely going to want to take it to a shop. This is more than likely going to be a somewhat pricey fix. Just keep your fingers crossed that nothing else got damaged internally.

Something else to keep in mind is that if anything broke off under your timing cover, odds are it is now in your oil pan. If you don't have a tubular k member, you're going to have to drop the k-member and pull the oil pan off to get to whatever may be in there. Pull your oil filter off and check to see if you have anything in it.

BLK01SS · May 26th, 2009, 08:54 PM

+10000000000^^^^^ on that......

wraitherx · May 26th, 2009, 09:50 PM

Originally Posted by 01whitecobra

i am wondering what the tops of the pistons look like since the cams prob stopped moving with the pistons still in motion

Exactly, or the condition of the heads and valvetrain

Originally Posted by FluffyTheRhino

You're probably going to want to replace the entire timing kit at the very least, The parts can run anywhere from $400 - $800 depending on where you get 'em. With labor, the total for that will run you somewhere in the neiborhood of $1200 - $1800. That would include putting new valve covers on, but of course those are going to cost you money. You'll probably want a new damper to be safe, and those run for around $180. Total for timing, damper, and valve covers plus labor will probably be in the neighborhood of $2k

If you don't know what you're doing, find someone to help you. If you can't, you're definitely going to want to take it to a shop. This is more than likely going to be a somewhat pricey fix. Just keep your fingers crossed that nothing else got damaged internally.

Something else to keep in mind is that if anything broke off under your timing cover, odds are it is now in your oil pan. If you don't have a tubular k member, you're going to have to drop the k-member and pull the oil pan off to get to whatever may be in there. Pull your oil filter off and check to see if you have anything in it.

well said

G.T. Rags · May 26th, 2009, 10:27 PM

how the hell did that happen

May 25th, 2009, 07:13 PM	#1
01silversnake Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 211 iTrader: 0 reviews	what is this part called? k so when i was looking at my engine the part that cracked off was a part of the place where you pour the oil into. I dont know what that is called? is it the valve covers or what? what do i need to buy, i dont know how to put up any pictures so any help would be greatly appreciated. __________________ 2001 Cobra....Steeda UDP - Steeda CAI - BBK LT headers - BBK Hpipe - SLP LM2's - Accufab tb - 4.10's - MGW Shifter Dyno Tune....#'s N/A= 308/306 75 shot N20= 374/403

May 25th, 2009, 07:13 PM	#2
01silversnake Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 211 iTrader: 0 reviews	and where do i get new ones and are there different levels of quality? what are the best ones? __________________ 2001 Cobra....Steeda UDP - Steeda CAI - BBK LT headers - BBK Hpipe - SLP LM2's - Accufab tb - 4.10's - MGW Shifter Dyno Tune....#'s N/A= 308/306 75 shot N20= 374/403

May 25th, 2009, 07:24 PM	#3
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	So not the cap, but what the cap screws into? On mine, that's the valve cover. There's not really better or worse quality ones, I'd just go with OEMs, myself. You can get custom ones if you want, but it's just a dress-up part. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

May 25th, 2009, 07:39 PM	#4
rk_2000_Z/28 Forever in our hearts travis_afx 2003 SVT Cobra Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Enid, OK Posts: 4,311 iTrader: 0 reviews	A pic really would be helpfull. Just snap a quick one with your phone and upload it to photobucket. __________________ 03 Cobra-Slow 02 SS, 00 Z/28-Gone Rest In Peace Travis Billings

May 25th, 2009, 09:35 PM	#5
01silversnake Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 211 iTrader: 0 reviews	[IMG][/IMG] __________________ 2001 Cobra....Steeda UDP - Steeda CAI - BBK LT headers - BBK Hpipe - SLP LM2's - Accufab tb - 4.10's - MGW Shifter Dyno Tune....#'s N/A= 308/306 75 shot N20= 374/403

May 25th, 2009, 09:37 PM	#6
01silversnake Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 211 iTrader: 0 reviews	haha its huge. sorry about the quality it was just with my phone. what is that part called, where do i order a new one, and what would cause that to happen? __________________ 2001 Cobra....Steeda UDP - Steeda CAI - BBK LT headers - BBK Hpipe - SLP LM2's - Accufab tb - 4.10's - MGW Shifter Dyno Tune....#'s N/A= 308/306 75 shot N20= 374/403

May 25th, 2009, 09:38 PM	#7
01whitecobra Regular 2001 cobra Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 176 iTrader: 0 reviews	how the hell did that happen? they are a pain in the ass to do the drivers side in the car the chain on the timing gear came off Last edited by 01whitecobra; May 25th, 2009 at 09:45 PM.

May 25th, 2009, 09:45 PM	#8
01whitecobra Regular 2001 cobra Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 176 iTrader: 0 reviews	looks to me that the main timing chain gear bolt broke on the exhaust cam. that gear looks like its out of place compared to my pic

May 25th, 2009, 10:16 PM	#9
Fluffy The Rhino Bearer of Bad News I has mustang and legacy. Slower than my Ruger. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Fuckening Posts: 2,377 iTrader: 0 reviews	What were you doing when that happened? __________________ ~MOD NUTSWINGER~ My Tongue Soothes Razorburn STOPSAYINGFAIL.COM EVERY FART IS A GAMBLE Just Think Of Me As A White Blood Cell.

May 25th, 2009, 11:27 PM	#10
01silversnake Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 211 iTrader: 0 reviews	i was driving down the highway at about 60-65 mph after work. So now what do i do? should i just buy new covers or should i get all new heads? and where do i get a new chain since it probably broke to make that happen. __________________ 2001 Cobra....Steeda UDP - Steeda CAI - BBK LT headers - BBK Hpipe - SLP LM2's - Accufab tb - 4.10's - MGW Shifter Dyno Tune....#'s N/A= 308/306 75 shot N20= 374/403

May 26th, 2009, 09:55 AM	#11
M.P. Cobra Fan It's in the details Mod! 01 Cobra Vert Nov 09/10 ROTM! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Stewart/Naples/Hampton/Tampa Posts: 11,013 iTrader: 1 reviews	What should you do? Take it to a shop. __________________ Pinup in signature by loish.net Modded Mustangs Cobra Club#007 Military Crew E5 VOTED MM's BEST SIGNATURE 2010. THANKS STANGGTR07

May 26th, 2009, 03:31 PM	#12
Mustang RacR94 MM Fanatic 99 cobra N/A Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 3,169 iTrader: 0 reviews	possibly a new chain, new valve cover, maybe new timing tensoiners, the whole deal, if your not really car savy bring it to a shop, thats not amatuer work __________________ 99 Cobra 03 Cobra motor AFCO H/E Pulley JLT CAI BBK L/T off road H/steeda catback SCT MAF Tune 03 cobra pumps HVGC

May 26th, 2009, 07:27 PM	#13
wraitherx Moderator '99 SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 9,568 iTrader: 11 reviews	before buying anything you should take it apart and survey the damage and then compose a list of parts that you will need. If your not comfortable with it then take it to a shop. It looks like your exhaust cam gear is off the cam. Invest in a new timing set up, chains (primary and secondary), guides, arms, tensioners (primary and secondary). you might possibly have alot of work on your hands. __________________ BUILD 2 IN PROGRESS

May 26th, 2009, 08:22 PM	#15
01whitecobra Regular 2001 cobra Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 176 iTrader: 0 reviews	i am wondering what the tops of the pistons look like since the cams prob stopped moving with the pistons still in motion

May 26th, 2009, 08:49 PM	#16
Fluffy The Rhino Bearer of Bad News I has mustang and legacy. Slower than my Ruger. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Fuckening Posts: 2,377 iTrader: 0 reviews	You're probably going to want to replace the entire timing kit at the very least, The parts can run anywhere from $400 - $800 depending on where you get 'em. With labor, the total for that will run you somewhere in the neiborhood of $1200 - $1800. That would include putting new valve covers on, but of course those are going to cost you money. You'll probably want a new damper to be safe, and those run for around $180. Total for timing, damper, and valve covers plus labor will probably be in the neighborhood of $2k If you don't know what you're doing, find someone to help you. If you can't, you're definitely going to want to take it to a shop. This is more than likely going to be a somewhat pricey fix. Just keep your fingers crossed that nothing else got damaged internally. Something else to keep in mind is that if anything broke off under your timing cover, odds are it is now in your oil pan. If you don't have a tubular k member, you're going to have to drop the k-member and pull the oil pan off to get to whatever may be in there. Pull your oil filter off and check to see if you have anything in it. __________________ ~MOD NUTSWINGER~ My Tongue Soothes Razorburn STOPSAYINGFAIL.COM EVERY FART IS A GAMBLE Just Think Of Me As A White Blood Cell.

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