Crack in Timing Cover near Oil Filter

[mmcturk]

Was changing my oil and noticed a crack around the oil filter area. Is this something that I need to fix immediately, or just watch to make sure it doesn't increase in size? The crack is within the seal of the oil filter so I don't see any reason for it to leak. I have attached a photo of the crack. Let me know what you think? Has anyone ever fixed a crack with welding?

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[MTGTS]

That's not actually the timing cover. The oil adapter will come off if you disconnect the lines and remove 4 other small bolts. Pretty easy and I'd replace that.

 

[roller]

That doesn't look like a crack to me, more like a casting line. If you took a die grinder and smoothed up the area you could tell if it is indeed a crack. Because of the area you are working in (oil passage), you will have to be very careful with chip/grinding grit contamination. I would leave it alone.

Frank

 

[Allan]

That doesn't look like a crack to me, more like a casting line. If you took a die grinder and smoothed up the area you could tell if it is indeed a crack. Because of the area you are working in (oil passage), you will have to be very careful with chip/grinding grit contamination. I would leave it alone.

Frank

I agree, I think you'll be fine to do nothing, and just drive it.

 

[Viper Specialty]

Thats not a crack, thats a casting mark. And yes, that is the timing cover. Gen-3/4 does not have a removable filter adapter.

 

[mmcturk]

Thanks guys, I will leave it the way it is.

 

[MTGTS]

I always forget to look at which section of the forum I wonder into....lol