ebay listing for "timing cover" - I don't get it

[derolph]

http://www.ebay.com/motors/carsandtrucks/Honda/Accord/19880

Maybe I don't know what a "timing cover" is. I thought it was the little cap that covers the timing port on the flywheel housing. If that is it, why does this listing - and others for the same item - show all the photos covering the whole car?

[derolph]

I think I get it now. It's the whole freak'n flywheel housing, right?

[Legend_master]

link does not work.

[HLW]

I think I get it now. It's the whole freak'n flywheel housing, right?

No, the timing cover goes on the front of the engine to cover the timing belt. The flywheel housing is the bell housing that is part of the transmission case.

[derolph]

Let me try posting a link again: 86 87 88 89 HONDA ACCORD TIMING COVER UPPER 177052 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/86-87-88-89-HONDA-ACCORD-TIMING-COVER-UPPER-177052/150622132547?rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D16682%26meid%3D1177854397070048962%26pid%3D 100005%26prg%3D7845%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D1505 48776620%26)

[2drSE-i]

Timing cover covers the timing belt, oil pump, tensioner etc. They posted pictures of the rest of the car because they are scrapping the whole car I imagine.

[Legend_master]

Timing cover covers the timing belt, oil pump, tensioner etc. They posted pictures of the rest of the car because they are scrapping the whole car I imagine.

Agreed I think it's the plastic cover for he timing belt.

[Dr_Snooz]

Worst auction pics ever.