So here's an interesting twist.... has anyone actually tried putting the newer style water pump on the old style chain cover? Despite the differences, it looks like it would actually work.
If you put the new water pump on the old style chain cover, the timing marks will be blocked by the lower radiator hose outlet on the water pump.... :mad:
You won't be able to time the engine... :BangHead:
You have to keep the timing chain covers and water pumps for the early and later engines together as a combination... Mixing and matching will block the timing marks...