[RamElliot]

So I pulled my motor apart to rebuild and this was the timing cover. It's a 2006 5.3 out of an Envoy. Any idea what this metal plate is all about?

 

[NJTB04]

Show us the other side.

 

[RamElliot]

 

[NJTB04]

Don't know. I suspected it was damage someone tried to cover up.

 

[RamElliot]

The part # is 12576267

 

[Ravalli Surfer]

GM has used that idea for years --- Ford and Chrysler still hasn't figgured it out.

I'll let you think about it for a while.

It's designed that way for a reason and if you buy a new cover plate, make SURE it's the same design.

 

[RamElliot]

GM has used that idea for years --- Ford and Chrysler still hasn't figgured it out.

I'll let you think about it for a while.

It's designed that way for a reason and if you buy a new cover plate, make SURE it's the same design.

Kinda cryptic there. Do you know what it's about?

 

[Schurkey]

GM has used that idea for years --- Ford and Chrysler still hasn't figgured it out.

I'll let you think about it for a while.

It's designed that way for a reason

Metal cover over the top of a fiber/rubber insulator, to reduce noise?

 

[Ravalli Surfer]

Metal cover over the top of a fiber/rubber insulator, to reduce noise?

Sounds good ... but no.

 

[metalmike187]

So what is it? Heat Shield?

 

[Ravalli Surfer]

No.
Good guess.
Wrong, though.

 

[metalmike187]

Is it magnet related?

 

[Ravalli Surfer]

GREAT ANSWER!!!!!

<no>

 

[metalmike187]

GREAT ANSWER!!!!!

<no>

You have to give me a hint now.

 

[Ravalli Surfer]

You have to give me a hint now.

No --- to qualify for hints, you need to post 33 goofy answers first.

 

[metalmike187]

No --- to qualify for hints, you need to post 33 goofy answers first.

Just 33? Here goes:

33. Blocker for harmful UHF frequencies.
32. Block heater recirculation.
31. Chain dampener.
30. CB antenna relay.
29. Chain cleaner and degreaser.
28. Secondary timing chain guide.
27. Extra iron for the oil.
26. Magnetic timing chain alignment tool.
25. Counterweight for the cylinder head.
24. Camshaft position sensor recalibration aid.
23. Crankshaft position sensor recalibration aid.
22. Oil pan support metal.
21. Skid plate for the factory robot.
20. Practice weld for the apprentice.
19. Bottom access hatch for the timing chain.
18. Knife sharpener.
17. Magnet to remove debris from the drive belt as it passes.
16. Bullet proof armor.
15. Heat sink.
14. Orientation guide for installation.
13. Poor man's "this side in" sign.
12. You can keep notes on it.
11. Magnet point for putting your kids artwork/high test grade/high project grade on.
10. Seal for some random California compliance device that was removed once the car left California.
09. Harmonic loudener.
08. Wheel alignment calibration marks.
07. Leveling plate to add just a bit more weight to the front.
06. Old nameplate from previous generation model
05. Tracking pad.
04. Wireless battery charger.
03. Spoiler alter! It's plastic!
02. Badge from the boat captain.
01. Leftover from when vehicles had to be started using a hand crank.

There you go. 33 goofy answers.