Camshaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection
Cleaning Procedure
| 1. |
Clean the camshaft covers in
solvent. |
| 2. |
Dry the camshaft covers with
compressed air. |
Inspection Procedure
| 1. |
Inspect each camshaft cover
for the dents or damage to the exterior. A dented or damaged
camshaft cover may: |
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• |
Affect crankcase
ventilation |
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• |
Interfere with the
camshafts |
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• |
Interfere with the ignition
coil sealing |
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• |
Allow water or condensation to
enter the engine |
| 2. |
Inspect the exterior of the
camshaft cover (2) for the following conditions: |
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• |
Damage to the camshaft cover
bolt holes (1 and 4) |
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• |
Damage to the engine sight
shield bolt holes (3) |
| 3. |
Inspect the interior of the
camshaft cover for the following conditions: |
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• |
Inspect the camshaft cover for
cracks, casting imperfections or damage (1 and 5) |
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• |
Inspect the camshaft cover
sealing (2) and the fuel injector sealings (3) for cracks or
damage |
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• |
Inspect the camshaft cover
bolts (4) for flawless thread |
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