NEED HELP FAST Waterpump / T-belt Service

[TOMNSX]

In the FAQ there is mention of "Drill a hole in your existing lower timing belt cover so the water pump weep hole tube can stick out, then fill the old hole w/silicon glue"

Is there a TSB for this procedure, my dealer will not do w/o a TSB and is trying to sell me the cover $112 cover.

 

[ilya]

I don't know of a TSB. Maybe someone else can help.
However, it is very common and something that a number of people have done. I asked the exact same question a couple weeks ago and had response from a number of people who have done this. Strictly cosmetic in an area nobody can see. There is no reason to spend the money if you don't have to.

 

[Lud]

There is no TSB describing the process of cutting the hole. I cannot imagine any manufacturer advising their mechanics to cut a hole in a timing belt cover when they have an updated cover available.

I know that doesn't really help you, but that is the situation.