Open cam drive

geno58 · Post by **geno58** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 8:52 pm

I see a lot of engines in this form running with out the timming cover on the belt.
Is there any problems associated with running them open, my car isn't a daily driver, but when I do take it out, I may want to go a couple hundred miles. I'm getting ready to replace the belt and I like the look of the open belt, should I or shouldn't I ?

divace73 · Post by **divace73** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 9:03 pm

No real problem, just make sure fingers, cables etc.. do not get caught.
My original set up came with a rear cover which is now removed, just have the front cover on. I prefer to have a cover, just to be sure. I have cut holes in front for the adjustable cam wheels.

TVST*R · Post by **TVST*R** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 10:47 pm

I get a bit of oil spray with mine off...not sure why.
I have thought of designing a nice small chrome piece with double humps that would just bolt on.

Fiat_Aluminum_Radiator_install_3 by tvstar, on Flickr

Zippy · Post by **Zippy** » Fri Feb 18, 2011 12:08 am

Mine is a minimalist cover. Just protects the top a little.

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Fri Feb 18, 2011 1:50 am

is that intake gear a plastic one?

divace73 · Post by **divace73** » Fri Feb 18, 2011 7:10 am

The plastic ones are a lot lighter, I have heard rumours they wear out quite quickly. Is this true?

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Fri Feb 18, 2011 10:36 am

they are light, but I've seen several with loose center hubs.

Daniel · Post by **Daniel** » Fri Feb 18, 2011 3:14 pm

I get a bit of oil spray with mine off...not sure why.

Tom

This is from your cam seals most likely if they are old they do this .

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