"Telegram" <wlynch@cablerocket.com> wrote in message
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> I went to looked at a 92 vigor (honda engine). I noticed the timing cover
> was in two pieces (at least it looked this way), and the top portion of
the
> timing cover was missing. The lady said she was not aware of this and
stated
> she has been driving it for the past year like this......isn't this a bad
> thing and that I should stay away? Could dirt, rocks etc get down there to
> cause major engine concerns?
>
> Pls advise on this.
>
>
Not only that, you will lose some oil as the valves get moved by the
crank. I would recomend replacing the covers, and purging the engine oil.
Presuming it runs fine. Then filling with fresh oil.