about the mis-match on water pump,is that a LA timing cover with a magnum water pump?
I know the LA t-cover will swap over to the magnum block and vis-versa. the last gasket set I had I noticed the t-cover gasket was the same for both blocks. 1 bolt hole is different location.IIRC
water pump gasket was 2 different styles and looked like they would not swap.
so would a little machine work be the fix for mixing the LA/magnum WP and t-covers?
Mike, the timing cover came off of a 1983 318. The water pump is an aftermarket piece for pre-magnum engines. It's made by PRW.
Gone to the dark side with an LS3 powered '57 Chevy 210
