Powder coat timing cover??

[TURNA]

I picked up a new Olds timing cover.

Should I have it powder coated?

Will the powder coating be Ok since it will be sitting in coolant all day long?

Thanks

 

[ostrich]

I do a lot of powder coating of parts at home. I done a few timing covers, valve covers, pans etc. I've had no issues. They all get baked on at 400*.

 

[69hurstolds]

I've painted new covers with regular engine paint without issues of paint flaking off and floating around in the coolant. Never had an issue. You almost kind of want a coating on them to help reduce potential rust issues.

I'm not thinking powdercoating is going to cause any issues at all. Like any coating, it's all about the prep.

 

[wonderboy24]

you should be good if you powder coat it.i had everything i could on my ride.

 

[melloelky]

call me old fashion but i mask off any and all gasket/machined surfaces.

 

[ssn696]

New Olds stock.

 

[TURNA]

Well so far I got one quote and the guy said "around" 100 buxx.


If thats the going rate, looks like i will be painting it

 

[fleming442]

With POR 15?

 

[69hurstolds]

Well so far I got one quote and the guy said "around" 100 buxx.


If thats the going rate, looks like i will be painting it

Ask if he can prep and re-coat your oil pan with it for that price.

 

[TURNA]

Do you think this would be OK to spray the inside/timing chain side of the cover with?

Or should I use an engine paint?