VE Lw2 timing case cover

[lovehateVE]

Hey guys,
Sorry if this is in the wrong spot, I'm new here. Have recently redone the timing chains in my VE and through my own stupidity, put a crack in the timing case cover as I was reassembling. I've tried finding a replacement on the web but all that I can find is timing cover gasket and timing chain kits. If anybody knows anywhere reliable I can get a replacement for a LW2 timing cover or even just a bloody part number for it so I can maybe find one a bit easier, would be greatly appreciated.

 

[krusing]

Get it welded up ?

There has to be Aluminum Welding people in QLD,
As they would most likely damage boat props, and require repairs by welding them.

There was a bloke down here in melbourne that specialised in repairing VW motors by welding any alloy cracks and damage,
He created a second business, that was repairing boat props, and made a name for himself, and he was a real tradie,
Hi business name was “Mr Bug”
For obvious reasons.

 

[Lex]

Get it welded up ?

There has to be Aluminum Welding people in QLD,
As they would most likely damage boat props, and require repairs by welding them.

There was a bloke down here in melbourne that specialised in repairing VW motors by welding any alloy cracks and damage,
He created a second business, that was repairing boat props, and made a name for himself, and he was a real tradie,
Hi business name was “Mr Bug”
For obvious reasons.

For that timing cover, he'd need to have a exact copy of where it bolts to, because it would need to be bolted down, so it's flat first. then welded, then left to cool. This way, the cover would bolt straight on, with it's gasket without leaking.

 

[krusing]

For that timing cover, he'd need to have a exact copy of where it bolts to, because it would need to be bolted down, so it's flat first. then welded, then left to cool. This way, the cover would bolt straight on, with it's gasket without leaking.

Depending if it’s broken, or cracked,
If it’s broken, it will need to be bolted to a jig to hold it in place, then welded,

If it’s only cracked, he could be lucky enough to be able to save it by just welding up the crack.

 

[Lex]

If it’s broken, it will need to be bolted to a jig to hold it in place,

This is basically what l was meaning in my post.

 

[krusing]

This is basically what l was meaning in my post.

Yes, great minds think alike