300Tdi Discovery
Mpi
19
REPAIR
CAMSHAFT COVER GASKET
Service repair no - 12.29.40 - Exhaust
Service repair no - 12.29.41 - Inlet
Remove
1. Release 4 screws from spark plug cover.
2. Remove spark plug cover.
Inlet only
3. Release clips and disconnect 2 breather hoses
from camshaft cover.
4. Remove 4 bolts securing support brackets to
manifold and cover.
5. Remove support brackets.
6. Remove 12 bolts from camshaft cover.
Exhaust only
7. Remove 13 bolts from camshaft cover.
Inlet and exhaust
8. Remove camshaft cover assemblies.
9. Remove and discard baffle/gasket plate(s).
Refit
1. Place protective cloth over tappets.
2. Using an M8 x 1,25 mm tap, remove all traces of
sealing compound from camshaft housing bolt
holes.
3. Blow out bolt holes using an airline.
4. Ensure all traces of oil are removed from bolt
holes, remove protective cloth.
5. Clean camshaft cover(s) and mating face of
camshaft housing(s).
6. Position new baffle/gasket plate to camshaft
housing(s).
NOTE: Fit baffle/gasket dry.
7. Fit camshaft cover(s).
Inlet only
8. Position spacers and manifold support brackets.
9. Fit bolts finger tight.
10. Working from the centre outwards, progressively
tighten bolts to torque.
10Nm
11. Tighten support bracket to inlet manifold bolts.
12. Connect breather hoses to camshaft cover.