is a 95 timing cover interchangeable with a 96/97? i saw a page linked with the differences of the different years, but it was unclear if a 95 could be used on a 96-97 car and visa versa

 

The 1995 cover has no provision for the crank position sensor that the 1996-97s do.

 

ok, well i have a 94 and will be "upgrading" to the vented, are the opti's different in 95 from 96/97? if i get a 95 opti, would i be able to use a 97 cover?

thanks

david

 

You COULD but you will need to fill the whole where the CPS goes (might be tricky) your best bet is to find a 95 timing cover or like I said find a way to fill the hole in the 96-97 cover

Matt

 

95+ optis are all the same.

 

Don't know if you're aware, but the cam will have to be modified or changed for the switch over.

http://para.noid.org/~muttvette/opti.html

 

Anaik thank you greatly for posting this link,i am about to instal my 95 motor into my 96 and seeing the difference with the timing cover,i am sure that you saved me time due to the change and since both motors will be out of there homes it will be easier to swap them,thanks

 

yes, i am aware that the cam will have to be swapped but thanks for posting the info