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I replaced my camshaft seal and it still leaks
by
srgtlord
on 28 Mar, 2012 13:53
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Anyways why would this happen? WHat the heck did I do wrong? I followed the instructions in the Bentley.
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#1
by
8v-of-fury
on 28 Mar, 2012 15:16
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if the camshaft were warped, it would never seal properly again. However how many warped cam ends has anyone seen? Timing belt too tight? Its possible
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#2
by
dieselweasel
on 28 Mar, 2012 15:59
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Is there a groove in the camshaft sealing surface? Is the seal in square?
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#3
by
theman53
on 28 Mar, 2012 16:02
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Is it leaking around the camshaft or around the cap?
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#4
by
srgtlord
on 28 Mar, 2012 16:23
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Im not sure where exactly. It looks wet around the edge of the seal. Maybe it got distorted when I pushed it in. Ill know this weekend after I pull the belt for the 3rd time. Any advice for RTV sealers? lol
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#5
by
rabbitman
on 28 Mar, 2012 16:45
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I would almost bet it's really the vc gasket leaking.
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#6
by
srgtlord
on 28 Mar, 2012 16:49
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Thats a possibility , but I upgraded to the rubber gasket....
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#7
by
rabbitman
on 28 Mar, 2012 16:55
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Thats a possibility , but I upgraded to the rubber gasket....
I did too and still have leaks. I think the whole problem is the garbage warpable stamped steel valve covers. It would be nice if the cast aluminum ones were cheaper and easier to find.
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#8
by
srgtlord
on 28 Mar, 2012 17:48
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How would I rule out the valve cover leaking? RTV? Non-Hardening Gasket sealer? Another valve cover?
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#9
by
fatmobile
on 28 Mar, 2012 22:39
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It's like the cam starts to taper before the seal has room to seal.
I'm not sure the outer dust seal even touches the cam.
Did you grease the seal lips?
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#10
by
745 turbogreasel
on 29 Mar, 2012 00:50
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The Bentley might have forgot to mention taking a ball pein and a wood block, and undimpling all the bolt holes in the VC.