I have a b16a2 (jdm) version as it doesn't say b16a2 on the block and I was going to get the valve cover powder coated and an upper timing belt cover (engine didn't come with one) and was comparing it to other valve covers to find out that my valve cover does not have the lip that covers the cam gears as all other valve covers I see. This means I'd have to get a different upper timing belt cover or valve cover to make it work. Here's a pic of mine and a pic of other valve covers I see.

Mine (look to right side and notice it will not cover top of cam gears and belt). Which upper timing belt cover would I need (want to cover my engine to prevent debris from getting in there).


Other Valve Covers I've seen with the right side lip to cover cam gears

 

looks like someone cut it off... usually just a section is taken out to view the cams without taking off the valve cover but im not too sure why it would be cut all the way off like that..

 

Some people just cut it right off for adjustable cam gears.

 

I have JG Engine Dynamics Cam Gears I'm going to install on it. It shouldn't interfere should it?

 

they're all the same size, stock or aftermarket

 

I personally preferred the cam gears covered for safety reasons but that is just me.

People do not cut the valve cover to install the cam gears, people cut the valve cover like that to show their timing belt and cam gears.

Some just cut 2 circles on the side and leave the top for tuning and showing purposes. Nothing is wrong with yours just becareful when and if you are working on the car when the engine is on.

 

I just bought a used CTR (red top) valve cover and upper timing belt cover and will sell this one. I track my cars often so worried about debris getting in there and working on engine while it's running.

If anyone knows someone who wants a valve cover like this - lmk. It is in great shape otherwise.