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ENGINE - V8

OVERHAUL 12-2-89

Cylinder head - overhaul  

$% 12.29.19.01

Disassembly

1. Remove 2 nuts securing exhaust camshaft 

drive chain tensioner, remove tensioner and  
discard 'O' ring.

2. Remove 5 bolts securing VCC oil distribution 

housing. Remove sealing washer from long bolt 
and discard washer.

3. Remove VCC oil distribution housing, remove 

and discard gasket.

NOTE: If distribution unit is worn, move unit 
backwards and forwards to release from 
sealing rings.

4. Carefully release and remove 3 VCC oil 

distribution sealing rings from the inlet 
camshaft.

5. Fit an M10 bolt into the VCC non-return valve 

and by hand, remove the valve from the 
cylinder head. Discard 'O' ring.

6. Check camshaft end-float using a DTI.

 

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 GENERAL DATA, Engine - V8.

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