I didn't think of it but if I did grab one of somebody I'd be spending the same amount of time cleaning and painting it.

I went looking for JB weld epoxy ( said that as a refence but told them what it was) and I got the run around from most places I went to which seems goes to show that:

A. some people have no idea what they're selling.
B. they don't know who I am
Anyway I picked up a two part chemical resistant multi metal epoxy rated to 149degrees celcius, is that bordering on what coolant temps would be?

That's just after I applied it. I used a grinding bur to roughen up the surface and dig out the holes a tiny bit then cleaned it with carby clean.







edit: oh, and
C. it's all a government orchestrated scam to keep me out of my Datsun

149C is borderline for this use. The coolant wil usually be less 110C -- on average -- but could get hotter in spots. Especially when you turn off the engine.

Since all 1973-2009 timing covers are identical, why not just get another one?

ah screw that, I'm grinding this stuff off and finding someone in Townsville with it. I only have 3 covers not bolted to blocks at the moment and I don't want to dismantle the other 2 blocks just to find out

plus this poxy epoxy didn't hold when I checked it this morning, it had enough curing time.