Hello all,
I've just about finished rebuilding my pinto and have found the new cam cover gasket doesn't fit. The engine was taken from a 1978 Capri and I know that early Pinto sumps differ from later Sierra ones, is it the same with cam covers?

I've tried 2 gaskets (one from a kent cam kit) and neither fit.

Cheers

Yes i think there is two sizes

take yr cam cover to yr local motor factors...... dont leave till u got one that fits.

The standard cam kit I bought years ago had 2 cover gasket sets in it. Only one fitted so the other was chucked. Bet it's the one you need.

If you have a look on Burton's web site (www.burtonpower.com), the part number for the early Pinto Cam cover is FT779 (up to 84) and later version FT779A (After 84)

Bob

[Edited on 13/12/04 by bccox18]

thanks for the input lads, located a new pre '84 gasket.

cheers

Probably worth getting hold of a later cover and also the small plates under the head of retaining bolts, later Pinto engines didn't suffer as badly from cam cover oil leaks as early engines. May also be easier to get gaskets?. Rusty