I punched a 1 inch hole in front outside timing cover while trying to remove crank pulley (using PB blaster later made it much easier!)

 

Is epoxing back the plastic okay ? Or should I get a new cover (30 odd bucks).

Since the hole is right near crank pulley, would epoxy come loose over time....I guess dirt won't be a good idea inside timing belt...

It should be worth a try. I would use the epoxy putty. Rough up the surface first with some rough sandpaper. Clean it off, then form the repair with the putty. Should work fine.

engines into his race cars and people were Epoxying oil pump pickups in I made a Pontiac oil filter for my Norton with Epoxied in fittings. It held oil pressure for 10 years until I sold it. I think it is good stuff.

run them naked

Can you make the existing hole round and put a rubber plug in it?

 

It would functionally become an inspection port?

 

I looked at doing that on my Trooper??? Ended up not having to

 

Good luck,

Glenn

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Most plastic stuff on cars nowadays is ABS. You can get some ABS cement at your local Home center.

The Dealer broke the t-belt cover where the bolts go in on my 95 Legacy...they used a black rubber like glue it looks like. It is on tight and all is well.

 

Should have made them replace it....