Yes, the timing cover lower bolt modification is well worth doing!
Sorry about that, I am/was a little confused about the assembly. The earlier question I had about timing cover gasket should really be about sealing the front of the main bearing cap to the front engine mount plate, and or will the oil pan seal that area?
I can now see/remember that the timing cover leaking shouldn't be an issue. What may be the issue is seepage from between the main cap and the engine mount plate if that joint was disturbed and not resealed?
Grigg
