Been thinking bout this a lot since reading this thread and i have taken all the concerns about the integrity of the cam cover under load as a serious concern. Then i thought this... the original RS500 T4 damper is a friction damper (am i wrong?)

so.. forces on that part of the bracket should have been diminished by the damping of the RS500 damper.?! (again, am i wrong?)

Anyone remember DESERT STORM? correct me if im wrong, but did that
motor not have a damper welded to the cam cover? (not a ybp i know)

What i really need is the tec boys on here who know about force/ sq. inch to have a look at it and make a calculated dicision.

Any engineers on here care to take a look? all expenses paid. PM me.

Cheers,
Jim.