My timing belt cover is separating from the front to the back. The top two bol s can't be fastened because the eye holes on the backside cover are damaged so that the hole is opened ... the bolt would just sort of float up with nothing to hold it in. The bolt on the bottom is completely missing. I put one of the useless bolts from the top onto the bottom, and it's at least staying on, but there is still separation at the top and I'm afraid of things vibrating loose and stuff getting inside there. The question, any ideas on a strong but not so permanent way to seal this up? Duct tape? Some special heat-resistant, super strong automotive tape? I don't want it to be SUPER permanent because I'll need a new T-belt again at 220,000 miles.

 

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Drill some small holes large enough to use some nylon zip-ties.

Good idea. I like that. I'll check it out and see if there's enough substance there to do that.

 

Thanks.

Zip ties -ARE- the new ductape!

 

I've got them holding together my inside fenderwell trim where the plastic fastners broke off.

the dealer broke the cover in my 1995 Legacy so they put some abs cement or black glue on it. I should have requested they pay for a new one.