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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 04:26 AM
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Looking to replace the bolts on my timer cover and go to black ones. Curious, if you remove any of the bolts will oil come out? I'd do one at a time (take one out, put one in) Thanks.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 04:55 AM
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No oil will come out of your timer cover. If you remove the cam cover behind it; oil will come out.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 05:20 AM
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 05:42 AM
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^^^You're good^^^

It's pretty much a blank cover...some people use it to store spare/emergency ca$h.
 
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I would question the ability to store anything in there... wouldn't it get really hot? Like 250 degrees? What could you put in there?
 
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 06:10 AM
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Only thing the timer plate is for now is a place to stash your cash. Be sure you have the proper tools. Those small OEM screws are usually loctited and tight. If you are not careful, you will make a mess.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by davidnewtonparr
What could you put in there?
Soup! Maybe half a burrito.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Iceman24
^^^You're good^^^

It's pretty much a blank cover...some people use it to store spare/emergency ca$h.
Hmmmm, never thought of that.
 
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