Wondering if anyone has an image of a genuine L34 timing cover. Do they differ from the standard 308?
L34 timing cover
#1
Posted 10 September 2017 - 05:57 PM
#2
Posted 10 September 2017 - 06:06 PM
#3
Posted 10 September 2017 - 06:17 PM
According to the LH Torana Parts Cattledog (which includes L34) the engine front cover is the same for all V8 engines.
#4
Posted 10 September 2017 - 06:43 PM
Reason I ask is I've had my L34 since new and it's different. Many years ago it was in a workshop and came home with a 'high mount' alternator bracket. That was easily noticed and the original returned after some choice words. Now I'm doing a restoration and I noticed the timing cover is like none I have seen. Wondering if it because the L34 was different or the same lowlife did a switcharoo. Stamped into the cover is HOLDEN 2816754 and under that 311. The actual timing marks are on a screw on plate that attaches to the cover. I have my original L34 parts catalogue supplement and no mention of timing cover. IMAG0646.jpg 124.28K 3 downloads
#5
Posted 10 September 2017 - 07:23 PM
Sorry, 2816752 not a 4 at the end. Fat fingers.
#6
Posted 10 September 2017 - 08:10 PM
LH Torana parts catalogue.
Group 0.206 Cover (Crankcase Front End)
Cover Assy................................................................... 8cyl eng..............................................Pt No. 2816753
Group 0.210 Indicator, Timing
Indicator........................................................................8cyl eng...............................................Pt No. 7435456
#7
Posted 10 September 2017 - 08:20 PM
Thanks Dave, still got me scratching my head though. Obviously one number away with mine being 2816752 so it must be close although there's no mention of my number in the L34 parts supplement. The question is, why would anyone removed a bog stock cover (if that is what the L34 had) and replace it with some unknown exotic item. Still a mystery.
#8
Posted 10 September 2017 - 08:28 PM
Thanks Dave, still got me scratching my head though. Obviously one number away with mine being 2816752 so it must be close although there's no mention of my number in the L34 parts supplement. The question is, why would anyone removed a bog stock cover (if that is what the L34 had) and replace it with some unknown exotic item. Still a mystery.
2816752 is the bare casting part number however once the indicator is attached the spare part number changes to 2816753. Hence why it is referred to in the parts catalogue as a Cover Assembly.
#9
Posted 10 September 2017 - 08:49 PM
Thanks again Dave. The part that confuses me is that whenever I search for images of timing cover for L34 or SLR5000 I only find a casting with a solid lump with timing marks and not with a screw on attachment like mine. That's why I was asking for images of an untouched timing cover for the L34. In my experience I have found that many things to do with the L34 just aren't recorded accurately by GMH due to their low production run. Even an image of a standard SLR5000 timing cover would help me out.
#10
Posted 10 September 2017 - 09:19 PM
Thanks again Dave. The part that confuses me is that whenever I search for images of timing cover for L34 or SLR5000 I only find a casting with a solid lump with timing marks and not with a screw on attachment like mine. That's why I was asking for images of an untouched timing cover for the L34. In my experience I have found that many things to do with the L34 just aren't recorded accurately by GMH due to their low production run. Even an image of a standard SLR5000 timing cover would help me out.
Point duly noted.
#11
Posted 10 September 2017 - 11:24 PM
Yours is correct Robbie. Does your harmonic balancer have two timing marks?
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#12
Posted 10 September 2017 - 11:50 PM
Thanks Shiney, will have to go and check. I can't imagine it wouldn't have. I'll check and get back to you. Thanks so much for the post.
#13
Posted 11 September 2017 - 12:27 AM
It's amazing the little differences the L34 had that nobody knew about.
#14
Posted 11 September 2017 - 07:00 AM
It's amazing the little differences the L34 had that nobody knew about.
That removable timing cover indicator harks back to HT HG 253 & 308 engines so it is not unique to the L34 engine.
#15
Posted 11 September 2017 - 07:03 AM
My 1974 SLR/5000 has the screw on timing marker. It is not uncommon for the part number and casting number to be one digit apart. My guess is that the L34 part and other V8 covers from the same period are identical.
Edited by V-SLR5000-P, 17 September 2017 - 07:14 AM.
#17
Posted 11 September 2017 - 02:21 PM
Rare as rocking horse sh1t. Don't lose it. It is only the third one I've seen.
Check your inbox Robbie. There is a PM there from the other thread.
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Posted 11 September 2017 - 03:36 PM
#19
Posted 11 September 2017 - 04:01 PM
I'm no mechanic but I would guess that's why.
#20
Posted 11 September 2017 - 05:34 PM
Edited by Shiney005, 11 September 2017 - 05:35 PM.
#21
Posted 11 September 2017 - 08:51 PM
Balancer = super rare
#22
Posted 17 September 2017 - 12:00 AM
Just getting back to rare bits for a moment Robbie, don't go swapping your gearbox crossmember. And don't worry about posting any photos of it on here.
#23
Posted 17 September 2017 - 09:00 PM
Not changing or replacing anything Shiney, never have, but thanks for the heads up. Just a clean-up is all I will be doing. Will send you a pm of it when I get a photo.
Send me a message about what makes it different.
#25
Posted 19 September 2017 - 09:27 PM
It's on the opposite side wrinkley
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