Short of replacing the cover which as you say is the proper fix, you should be able, after removing it, to have a good machine shop-welding shop to repair. This kind of repair is not too uncommon and a GOOD welder and machinist can do a fair job. The question to ask yourself is how much and how long as compared to getting another cover. There is n short-cut around this that I know of. Be careful the belt doesn't cut into the hose going to the water pump! You may not see this easily but if you put your fingers on the hose you can feel if it is cutting into it. As long as you are in this area replacing the idler bearings is a good idea. David Teitelbaum vin 10757 --- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Jerry Harry" <jerryHarry@xxxx> wrote: > Hello List; > > The bottom mounting bolt hole, that goes into the timing chain > cover, and mounts the A/C belt tensioner assembly has been BADLY > stripped out, oversized and made completely un-useable. [moderator snip]