Hi All-
Q: have access to 84-85 12a front cover - will it match up to 80 12a block?
both use a FMOC....
Any diffs to be worried about? Like engine mount bracket, etc.
Thanks!

Stu Aull
80GS
Alaska

 

will match.

 

only difference is that the 84-85 cover has the castings for the turbo oil drain.

 

Turbo? seriously? As in : JDM turbo? what is it - a plug? do I need to do anything about it or....?

Thanks all
Stu Aull
80GS
Alaska

 

good to know.


nope, u wont need to do anything. the area just wont be drilled/tapped for the return. but now knowing this cover has this provision, i'll be using one if i ever go turbo.

 

thats great to know!! i learned something today!! thats why i love coming here so much, i always learn something!!!

 

nope its not drilled out, just there.

 

Interesting. I never noticed that. First picture is GSLSE cover on the left and what I believe is an 84 12A cover on the right. Second picture is an early 12A cover or maybe an RX-4.

 

Thanks guys!

Stu Aull
80GS
Alaska

 

There's a small splash guard on the TurboII blocks mounted directly behind that hole. It's super simple to mount, I think it uses two 10mm nuts that hold the oil pump in place. Without it you'd be splashing hot turbo return oil all over you oil pump. Mazda did put it there for a reason.

 

they only did that on the s4's, which makes it kinda odd

 

huh'... I guess they took it away for a reason tooo then... haha