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[Simon.rose1]

Well towed the caravan for the first time yesterday towed like a dream till I got out at dealers and could smell burning oil lifted the bonnet and drivers side cam cover started to leak small amount of oil from the side nearest the wing at the rear not major yet is it 1.worth trying to nip up the rear bolt as a temp fix and 2. Is it a big job for someone who knows how to do it and 3. Is there any one in the mids area that could do it for me as I'm not that technical I'm in northants for a long weekend with the van next week if that's any help thanks

[TheBoy]

No, not worth tightening the bolts.  Its only just beyond fingertight anyway.

[Simon.rose1]

So just take it steady towing next week and is there anyone on here who could change it for me

[TheBoy]

Given your home location, try Darth Loo-knee in Stoke

[omega3000]

Well towed the caravan for the first time yesterday towed like a dream till I got out at dealers and could smell burning oil lifted the bonnet and drivers side cam cover started to leak small amount of oil from the side nearest the wing at the rear not major yet is it 1.worth trying to nip up the rear bolt as a temp fix and 2. Is it a big job for someone who knows how to do it and 3. Is there any one in the mids area that could do it for me as I'm not that technical I'm in northants for a long weekend with the van next week if that's any help thanks

I would have done it but me back wont let me 

[elitedave]

it really aint that hard a job iv done 2 times

just take time that's all
have a look at the guide as long as you take your time and dont for get the vx black sealant its easy  and dont do the cam cover bolt up to tight as you really just nip em up i just give a ting tweak on small ratchet with tips of my fingers and that about right

[CaptainZok]

it really aint that hard a job iv done 2 times

just take time that's all
have a look at the guide as long as you take your time and dont for get the vx black sealant its easy  and dont do the cam cover bolt up to tight as you really just nip em up i just give a ting tweak on small ratchet with tips of my fingers and that about right

Or you could do it properly and use a torque wrench.

[dbdb]

it really aint that hard a job iv done 2 times

just take time that's all
have a look at the guide as long as you take your time and dont for get the vx black sealant its easy  and dont do the cam cover bolt up to tight as you really just nip em up i just give a ting tweak on small ratchet with tips of my fingers and that about right

Or you could do it properly and use a torque wrench.

My torque wrench only begins at 40Nm

[dbug]

At least drivers side is the easier one.

Do the breathers at the same time

[dbug]

it really aint that hard a job iv done 2 times

just take time that's all
have a look at the guide as long as you take your time and dont for get the vx black sealant its easy  and dont do the cam cover bolt up to tight as you really just nip em up i just give a ting tweak on small ratchet with tips of my fingers and that about right

Or you could do it properly and use a torque wrench.

My torque wrench only begins at 40Nm

Then you need to buy a smaller one 

[CaptainZok]

it really aint that hard a job iv done 2 times

just take time that's all
have a look at the guide as long as you take your time and dont for get the vx black sealant its easy  and dont do the cam cover bolt up to tight as you really just nip em up i just give a ting tweak on small ratchet with tips of my fingers and that about right

Or you could do it properly and use a torque wrench.

My torque wrench only begins at 40Nm

So buy one that will do the job then.

[Webby the Bear]

when I get paid i'm getting a small one for these sorts of jobs as mine too only goes down to 40nm...Halfords one right?.

machine mart for the new one 

[dbdb]

it really aint that hard a job iv done 2 times

just take time that's all
have a look at the guide as long as you take your time and dont for get the vx black sealant its easy  and dont do the cam cover bolt up to tight as you really just nip em up i just give a ting tweak on small ratchet with tips of my fingers and that about right

Or you could do it properly and use a torque wrench.

My torque wrench only begins at 40Nm

So buy one that will do the job then.

The correct torque for the camshaft cover bolts is 8Nm.  That's VERY low, does your wrench do that?  Not many do.  When you're getting that low it may be better to do it by feel, a small turn on a standard torque wrench could easily go over 8Nm. 

[dbug]

it really aint that hard a job iv done 2 times

just take time that's all
have a look at the guide as long as you take your time and dont for get the vx black sealant its easy  and dont do the cam cover bolt up to tight as you really just nip em up i just give a ting tweak on small ratchet with tips of my fingers and that about right

Or you could do it properly and use a torque wrench.

My torque wrench only begins at 40Nm

So buy one that will do the job then.

The correct torque for the camshaft cover bolts is 8Nm.  That's VERY low, does your wrench do that?  Not many do.  When you're getting that low it may be better to do it by feel, a small turn on a standard torque wrench could easily go over 8Nm.

As said you need to get a low range one.  By feel run the risk of distorting plastic cam covers as one or two on here have found out.

[CaptainZok]

it really aint that hard a job iv done 2 times

just take time that's all
have a look at the guide as long as you take your time and dont for get the vx black sealant its easy  and dont do the cam cover bolt up to tight as you really just nip em up i just give a ting tweak on small ratchet with tips of my fingers and that about right

Or you could do it properly and use a torque wrench.

My torque wrench only begins at 40Nm

So buy one that will do the job then.

The correct torque for the camshaft cover bolts is 8Nm.  That's VERY low, does your wrench do that?  Not many do.  When you're getting that low it may be better to do it by feel, a small turn on a standard torque wrench could easily go over 8Nm. 

Yes because I bought one that would go down that low especially to do the job.