07-02-2016, 03:51 PM
Has anyone had experience with leaking camshaft carrier on hdi. Can seem to find a gasket or is it rtv / silicon sealant thanks
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07-02-2016, 07:59 PM
the black plastic cover is a gasket and the cam carrier is a sealant
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07-02-2016, 08:04 PM
I would be right in saying its a cambelt off job wouldn't i as ive only just done cambelt
07-02-2016, 08:05 PM
With the price of your oil I wouldn't worry about losing a bit...
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07-02-2016, 08:09 PM
Whats worrying me most is if it ends up on exhaust manifold
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07-02-2016, 08:37 PM
Tried replacing the top plastic cover seal first?
Wishes for more power...
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07-02-2016, 11:38 PM
Yes replaced that about 6 months ago it only leaking in back corner im 90 percen sure it the cam carrier but a spose it worth a check
08-02-2016, 06:19 AM
Over-tightening can cause those cam cover seals to leak, they only need something daft like 12nm iirc. Another option is the vacuum pump seal, they seem to be a common place for leaks.
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