Front cover question

[87 grand]

I just bought a used front cover for my 87 GN, I thought all large engine parts have a GM
part # molded in to ID it. Is this true or did I get an aftermarket part.

 

[Gene Van Horn]

Ask whomever you bought it from, i'm sure they can tell you.

 

[getdowngranny]

Post a picture of it.


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[flyhigh]

if the oil seal is out side after market

 

[87 grand]

Does that mean the GM part has the oil seal on the inside ? The one I have is seal outside and no part # molded on it.

Have you seen an real GM cover ?

 

[getdowngranny]

Sounds like you have an aftermarket cover. I hope you didn't pay much.


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[getdowngranny]

This is what a factory cover looks like.

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[87 grand]

Sir, you are so right, I'm sending mine back for refund. Thanks for the education.....

 

[we4Mateo]

Why the need for an original one?

 

[87 grand]

I want to replace regular engine parts with GM genuine parts if possible. I just don't want to replace original parts that are
Made in Japan or Made in China.

 

[we4Mateo]

I want to replace regular engine parts with GM genuine parts if possible. I just don't want to replace original parts that are
Made in Japan or Made in China.

Got ya. T/A makes a nice front cover but I'm not sure where it's made.

 

[87 grand]

TA offers aftermarket timing covers that are machined by TA performance to be better than OE standards and therefore are of a
higher quality. Maybe from China or Mexico ?