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 for the following conditions: |
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Damage to the camshaft cover
bolt holes (1 and 2). |
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Damage to the camshaft sensor
mounting hole (3). |
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Damage to the under pressure
hose bracket bolt holes (4). |
| 3. |
Inspect the interior of the
camshaft cover for the following conditions: |
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• |
Inspect the camshaft cover
bolt holes (3 and 4). |
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Inspect the camshaft cover for
cracks, casting imperfections or damage (1, 2 and 5). |
PCV Orifice Replacement
|
Note: If the PCV
orifice is damaged or plugged and cannot be cleaned out, the PCV
orifice can be replaced.
|
| 1. |
Remove the old PCV orifices
(1, 2) by gripping the neck of the orifice with pliers and twisting
and pulling out of the right camshaft cover. |
| 2. |
Install the NEW PCV orifices
(1, 2) into the right camshaft cover. After insertion, twist the
PCV orifice in order to eliminate any vertical leak paths in the
sealant. |
PCV Fitting Replacement
|
Note: If the PCV
fitting is damaged or plugged and cannot be cleaned out, the PCV
fitting can be replaced.
|
| 1. |
Remove the old PCV
fitting. |
| 2. |
Install the new PCV fitting
(1) with a NEW O-ring (2). |
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