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Replacing cam covers
« on: 09 June 2009, 09:52:40 »
When renewing gaskets etc, is there a specific order in which to torque the bolts on each cover?
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Re: Replacing cam covers
« Reply #1 on: 09 June 2009, 15:10:24 »
Spiral pattern working in to out :y
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Re: Replacing cam covers
« Reply #2 on: 09 June 2009, 15:14:45 »
i think so mate  :y
i always go top left - bottom right - bottom left - top right and so on and i've had no problems  :y

just don't over torque them down or you will twist the cover  :-[ :-[

talking from experance on that one  :'( :'(



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Re: Replacing cam covers
« Reply #3 on: 09 June 2009, 15:26:25 »
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i think so mate  :y
i always go top left - bottom right - bottom left - top right and so on and i've had no problems  :y

just don't over torque them down or you will twist the cover  :-[ :-[

talking from experance on that one  :'( :'(




I've got a 2-25Nm torque wrench now, already set to 8!

Will be doing them at the weekend.
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To do: Replace brake discs and pads; adjust already replaced shoes; check for leaks in oil cooler, cambelt area, crank seals, sump, dipstick; replace osf door; replace a tyre; clean, MOT.
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