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Originally Posted by Mxfrank
The timing chain cover is machined as a unit with the block. If you end up needing a new cover, it's the end of the road. You're not going to pull the motor to deck the timing cover.
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I know the OP problem is solved, glad that worked out.
New timing case cover: I'd be inclined to give it a try. If you take old and new cover to a shop and have them mill new down to match old, this should work. Worst case scenario is a minor oil leak. Perhaps a bead of the anaerobic sealer mentioned earlier would suffice, between timing case and head. When I pull the head and timing case off my OM603, had to loosen the oil pan to allow room to pull the case. Installed original case back on, but left loose. Installed head with new gasket and tightened case to head per torque spec, then tightened case to block and finally oil pan to case and block. No leaks.