Leyland Car Owners - Repairing Rover tapet covers

There are some repairs you have no choice but to attempt.
: However, if there IS a choice, avoid risks.
: The repair of cast aluminium is not recommended.
: It doesn't work and no one needs a part that important failing at the wrong time.

: If you can't find a decent used sd1 cover (and you surely won't in the
: US) then move to a new Buick 215.
: The timing cover for the 215 is same as the Buick 215-225-231- 252-300-340- 350 and they are still made and
: they fit.
: The differences are the (1) angle of the oil filter, the length of the gears and the interface between the oil gear shaft and the distributor.
: (1) is not a problem if you have a bit of space.
: (2) is not a problem if you buy one of the covers with an extended housing for bigger gears.
: (3) is no issue if you switch the shafts from the extended Buick gears (they come with the purchase of the upgraded
: timing cover).
: I know the Rovers are press fit, and the Buicks as well.

: Call up or look up www.TAperformance.com. They have an online catalogue.
: Look for part TA 1530C

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