Steel backed straight timing guide issue

Cobra123089 · November 11th, 2011, 05:06 AM

Just trying to find an opinion/option on what i can do. I upgraded to steel backed straight timing guides, i was told the only change i would have to make to use them was to get a shorter bolt because the guide no longer bolted into the oil pump, it bolts to the block. The issue im having is i dont have threads where its suppose to bolt to. Im using an 03/04 cobra block but my 00 GT block does not have it either. Should i drill and tap it or just use the plastic guide? Im only having the issue on the driver side, the passenger side is fine. Id prefer to use the steel mainly because its stonger, whats every ones thoughts?

NickPohlAandP · November 11th, 2011, 09:01 AM

Personally, I would be apprehensive about drilling into my engine block. I would just use the regular plastic one. I don't know what's behind that casting. Could be a water jacket, could be an oil galley, could be nothing. I wouldn't risk it. Also, how would you know that you are drilling in exactly the right spot?

Cobra123089 · November 11th, 2011, 10:18 AM

im iffy about it to, nick said it was a simple bolt swap. Im still waiting for an email from him

Cobra123089 · November 12th, 2011, 11:05 AM

bump

November 11th, 2011, 05:06 AM	#1
Cobra123089 Regular 2000 Mustang GT TBD Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Milliken CO Posts: 67 iTrader: 0 reviews	Steel backed straight timing guide issue Just trying to find an opinion/option on what i can do. I upgraded to steel backed straight timing guides, i was told the only change i would have to make to use them was to get a shorter bolt because the guide no longer bolted into the oil pump, it bolts to the block. The issue im having is i dont have threads where its suppose to bolt to. Im using an 03/04 cobra block but my 00 GT block does not have it either. Should i drill and tap it or just use the plastic guide? Im only having the issue on the driver side, the passenger side is fine. Id prefer to use the steel mainly because its stonger, whats every ones thoughts?

November 11th, 2011, 09:01 AM	#2
NickPohlAandP I like boobs!!! 2000 GT convertible dunno Join Date: May 2011 Location: Brooklet, GA Posts: 2,827 iTrader: 2 reviews	Personally, I would be apprehensive about drilling into my engine block. I would just use the regular plastic one. I don't know what's behind that casting. Could be a water jacket, could be an oil galley, could be nothing. I wouldn't risk it. Also, how would you know that you are drilling in exactly the right spot? __________________ Last time you voted to prove you aren't racist. This time prove you're not an IDIOT!!! My Garage--->http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-46919/

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November 11th, 2011, 10:18 AM	#3
Cobra123089 Regular 2000 Mustang GT TBD Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Milliken CO Posts: 67 iTrader: 0 reviews	im iffy about it to, nick said it was a simple bolt swap. Im still waiting for an email from him

November 12th, 2011, 11:05 AM	#4
Cobra123089 Regular 2000 Mustang GT TBD Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Milliken CO Posts: 67 iTrader: 0 reviews	bump

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