Cam timing in the 10V turbo motor / windage tray

[Huw Powell]

> Is structural rigidity a concern for the front support?

To some extent, certainly.  That's why I used fairly heavy hardware to 
reassemble.  You'll note that the three plates are in different planes, 
adding some 3-D strength.

Remember also that the type 89 (and 44?) hav removeable center supports, 
although of course they might rely less on them for structure.

> How recent is this mod?  How has it worked out in road use?

It was done around 5 years ago, and was working fine.  Unfortunately, 
the car was in a small front end accident, enough to mess up that area, 
and the repair ended up being new sheet metal - welded in, of course.

This car also had a strut tower brace, which is really the furthest 
forward place that real torques get transmitted into the body.

Maybe if Brendan notices this thread he will have some comments on how 
it worked out, too.

By the way, for some reassembly precision, although I don't mention it, 
the holes for the plates were aligned and drilled before I did the cutting.

-- 
Huw Powell

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