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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: Sean_318is on June 30, 2010, 05:37:42 AM

Title: Cam Cover
Post by: Sean_318is on June 30, 2010, 05:37:42 AM

Hi, Can I use sealant on the cam cover to stop it leaking, would this work?

Thanks

Title: Cam Cover
Post by: jscribble on June 30, 2010, 07:52:50 AM

Better to redo the gasket. Pull the cover and you can use gasket maker. I just ordered the gasket for 16.50 on a 91 though.

Title: Cam Cover
Post by: NO_CARRIER on June 30, 2010, 09:14:47 PM

do you have a DIY on doing the cam cover / valve cover gasket + o rings?  Is it difficult on the m42, the m52 DIY says it takes 4-5 hours. :| ... I can't imagine it taking so long to do.

Title: Cam Cover
Post by: Sean_318is on July 01, 2010, 02:21:13 AM

It's actually for my 320i because it leaks oil all over the ex. manifold. Schhhhmokey! Yeah I've ordered a gasket set, for about £6. Cheap!

NO_CARRRIER, its easy on the M42, takes about an hour max. Some of the bolts at the back of the head are hard to reach.

Title: Cam Cover
Post by: Sean_318is on July 02, 2010, 04:52:29 AM

GahH! They've sent me an M10 cam cover gasket. Dammit!

Title: Cam Cover
Post by: jscribble on July 02, 2010, 07:29:35 AM

Jerks! If you order from pelican, make sure you put it your car/engine details at checkout.

Title: Cam Cover
Post by: Sean_318is on July 03, 2010, 04:26:22 AM

This was my local motor factor our company deal with all the time, I gave them the registration.

Title: Cam Cover
Post by: jscribble on July 03, 2010, 07:35:19 AM

I would kick them in the junk. That is a horrible transgression. Lol.