{"product_id":"honda-k20-k24-billet-timing-chain-tensioner-cover","title":"Bourne HPP Honda K20\/K24 Billet Timing Chain Tensioner Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned in-house, the Bourne HPP Billet Timing Chain Tensioner Cover provides a permanent solution to front timing cover oil leaks on Honda K-Series engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are upgrading camshafts, replacing a worn timing chain, or servicing your tensioner, replacing the factory access plate is essential. The original Honda steel cover easily bends and distorts upon removal, compromising its seal. Machined from 6061 aluminium, our cover provides a rigid, perfectly flat mating surface engineered to withstand extreme thermal cycling, high-RPM vibration, and repeated track maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9984%; height: 98px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3423%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2912%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3423%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart Number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2912%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBHP-TCTC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3423%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2912%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBourne HPP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3423%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2912%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6061-T6 Billet Aluminum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3423%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardware Fitment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2912%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccepts Original Factory Honda OEM M6 Bolts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3423%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeal Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2912%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMachined Track for Hondabond \/ Liquid Gasket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3423%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2912%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMachine Polished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Vehicle Compatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect fitment for all standard Honda \/ Acura K-Series timing chain covers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHonda K20 Series:\u003c\/b\u003e K20A, K20A2, K20A3, K20Z1, K20Z3, K20Z4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHonda K24 Series:\u003c\/b\u003e K24A, K24A1, K24A2, K24A3, K24A4, K24A8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChassis Fitment:\u003c\/b\u003e Civic Type R (EP3, FN2, FD2), Integra Type R \/ RSX (DC5), Accord \/ TSX (CL7, CL9), and all K-Swap applications (Civic, CRX, S2000, Lotus).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Note: Excludes K24Z-Series engines with integrated exhaust manifold timing covers).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean and degrease the engine mating surface thoroughly before installation. Apply a continuous 2mm bead of Hondabond 4 \/ HT (or equivalent high-temperature silicone sealant) directly into the machined perimeter groove of the cover. Torque down using your factory OEM Honda bolts to standard manufacturer specification (10 Nm \/ 7.2 lb-ft).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy should I replace the OEM Honda timing chain tensioner cover?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory Honda cover is made from thin stamped steel that easily bends when pried off during timing chain or camshaft maintenance. Upgrading to a 6061 billet aluminium cover ensures a rigid, perfectly flat surface that won't warp, permanently preventing timing cover oil leaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes the Bourne HPP tensioner cover require special bolts?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The Bourne HPP K-Series cover is specifically engineered to reuse your original factory OEM Honda cover bolts (M6 thread), ensuring exact thread engagement and flush mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow do you seal the Bourne HPP billet tensioner cover?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover features a custom-machined perimeter channel. 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