Timing chain cover

1995 FORD MUSTANG
300,000 MILES • 3.8L • V6 • 2WD • MANUAL
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RUMREDRUN
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All I want to know is how many bolts hold the timing cover on? Bolts or stud nuts I'm counting 12. I just want to make sure before I start the ordeal! My Chilton manual is kind of sketchy and I've found them to be wrong before!
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Apr 4, 2019 at 2:16 AM
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Hello,

I have included the information that you requested in the diagrams down below. Please let us know if we can help you with anything else. That is why we are here.

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Alex
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Apr 4, 2019 at 2:29 AM
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RUMREDRUN
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Really the image you posted only shows 8 plus 2 oil pan 10! You guys might want to update the image you're using! That image don't show the two on top behind the water pump! Thank you for your help much appreciated!
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Apr 4, 2019 at 4:04 AM
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RUMREDRUN
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Just to be clear I only counted 8 arrows to me would indicate where a bolt or nut should be located!
Apr 4, 2019 at 4:06 AM
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Hello again,

I count 11. This is a diagram from the Ford Motor Company for your vehicle and engine and year of production.

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Alex
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Apr 4, 2019 at 8:32 PM
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RUMREDRUN
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Okay, thanks!
Apr 4, 2019 at 9:55 PM
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Hello again,

Sorry, I meant to include this guide for you as well. It is a step by step instructional guide for the removal and installation of your vehicle's timing chain cover from The Ford Motor Company. Please let us know if we can help in any other way, and let us know how it goes please. We want to help you get the job done any way we can.

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Alex
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Apr 5, 2019 at 10:57 AM