Got home today to find oil coming on the floor of garage, did quick check of engine bay and found that the cap on the head at the end of the cam had come off. was hoping somebody would know a cause for this and what kept it there in the 1st place. still learning how to do repairs myself, so if this is a stupid question sorry.. thanks!
Usual cause is old brittle rubber or excessive blow-by by caused faulty PCV system, cracked pistons, or worn out piston rings.
Clean the oil off the head with brake cleaner and pop the new cam cap in. Check the PCV system and make sure it's working. Compression test make sure your piston/rings are in good shape.
What he said, plus use some ANEROBIC Sealer to help install it, it will let the plug slide in place then harden. DO NOT use RTV.
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thanks guys for quick reply!
Anaerobic sealer.
Whatever,Originally Posted by tryingbe
1989 FWD Turbo Caravan-2.5 TIII, GT35R, auto, a/c, cruise, pwr windows/locks, fully loaded with interior and ran with full exhaust. RETIRED FOR A FEW YEARS!
1984 Chev Getaway van, 6.2 Diesel with a remote mounted turbo setup burning WMO-For sale.
2003 GSW 2.0L TDI, auto, fully loaded, modified, 360K-wife's.
2004 GSW TDI, 5 speed, fully loaded, modified.
Aurora ignition wires for sale. Link to info
Super60 roller cams or custom/billet cams. Link to info
This has happened to me 2 times. One time after rearranging my PCV (doh!) and building up to much pressure under the valve cover.
Happen to me twice, used ana-something sealer than made an alum retainer for both ends.
He is Canadian so it is ANEROBIC; just like cheque and colour.
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forget fancy sealer. use a block of wood between the cap and the throttle cable bracket on a 1pc intake car.
Brian
Use Balsa wood....weight savings and all.forget fancy sealer. use a block of wood between the cap and the throttle cable bracket on a 1pc intake car.
Brian
No fun cars any more :(
forget fancy sealer. use a block of wood between the cap and the throttle cable bracket on a 1pc intake car.
Brian
lemme see if i still have a car with that on it.... actually i took the block off of my daytona (not running) and gave it to my buddy for on his spirit. now the spirit is mine but i havent picked it up yet. ill get a pic.
Brian
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