Anyone know what a timing cover is? I've been having problems with my '08 coupe and the dealer just told me they need to replace the timing cover and associated parts. Curious to learn what this is and what it does?

Thanks!!!

 

It's the panal that covers the timing chains and gears on the front of the engine.

Here's a 3.5L VQ series engine with the timing cover off:



And here's a 3.5L VQ with the timing cover on:

 

Buddy, gotta ask, is the first pic of the motor on your kitchen floor,lol.

 

It is that nifty little dial on the out side of a divers watch.

 

Wifey must've been real happy lol

 

Better in the kitchen with an angry wife than in the back of the pickup while it's raining!

 

Haha, no, not my engine.