Question regarding timing cover

[Chris_Polley]

Does anyone have any good blown up pictures of the front of a timing cover? The side that is behind the back of the water pump? I had a antifreeze leak that appeared to be coming from the bottom of the water pump, so I am in the process of replacing the water pump. After scraping off the old gasket material from the timing cover, I noticed a good size notch towards the bottom of the timing cover where the water pump gasket goes over. I believe that is where the coolant might have been coming from. I am just wondering if anyone else has ever seen this notch on their timing cover and where it could have came from? I am wondering if I should fill it in with JB weld before I put the water pump on.

Thanks!

 

[Fox Saleen 163]

I just pulled all of the same crap off. My timing cover has the same notch. It's supposed to be there, not sure why though. I just put a little extra Permatex there, haven't had any leaks.

 

[Chris_Polley]

Thanks for the reply, good to hear that someone else has seen one on theirs. I couldn't figure out how in the heck a notch like that just would have appeared on there. I wish I knew what it was for though.

 

[billheis]

The metal plate that goes on the WP actually seals the pump itself. the only area the cover sees water is at the opening on the sides. the little notch is there just incase there is a leak at the gasket the coolant can excape.

 

[eric88gt]

I had a similar problem after putting my motor together, turns out it was the gasket between the water pump and the metal plate on the back of the water pump.