Note. Oil coolers are only fitted to vehicles up to VIN 756821.
The timing cover is bolted to the front of the cylinder block and is sealed to the block with a gasket. The disposable, full flow oil filter canister is screwed on to the timing cover which also carries the oil pressure switch, oil pressure relief valve and crankshaft front oil seal. The gear type oil pump is integral with the cover which also has an internal oilway to direct oil from the oil cooler to the filter.