Alternative method for changing rear cam seal

Angus · Post by **Angus** » Thu May 02, 2013 2:56 pm

A much quicker way to change that pesky cam cap ...

http://www.doityourself.com/forum/passe ... -leak.html

Post by **Merlin** » Thu May 02, 2013 2:58 pm

Post by **NafemanNathan** » Thu May 02, 2013 3:12 pm

WTF?

And that was the only reply!

Post by **indigolemon** » Thu May 02, 2013 3:19 pm

I find it's best just to beat the whole engine block with a mash hammer till it all stops. Problems solved.

Post by **DaveyBa8** » Thu May 02, 2013 4:12 pm

There's no problems breaking through and prising it out that's what I've done, and a large sized socket to put it back in, seen it done this way many times for all tips like frost plugs etc,

Post by **NafemanNathan** » Thu May 02, 2013 5:00 pm

How about for a seal that has two flanges, one external and one internal?

Post by **DaveyBa8** » Thu May 02, 2013 5:12 pm

Well that requires a bit more work, I'm sure that link that was posted he didn't know it was dual ended, as alot of cam plug seals aren't on other models, so I don't see the need for picking on someone who was just trying to help.

Supermarine Blues · Post by **Supermarine Blues** » Thu May 02, 2013 5:21 pm

Don't buy a new one.

Fill it with decorator's caulk.

Post by **NafemanNathan** » Thu May 02, 2013 5:24 pm

DaveyBa8 wrote:Well that requires a bit more work, I'm sure that link that was posted he didn't know it was dual ended, as alot of cam plug seals aren't on other models, so I don't see the need for picking on someone who was just trying to help.

But then if you don't know, you shouldn't really be guessing and giving advice. It would have been fair enough if he'd suggested simply removing the valve cover to have a look as there shouldn't be any harm in that, but the guy told him to drive a screwdriver through it!

Post by **indigolemon** » Thu May 02, 2013 6:17 pm

Supermarine Blues wrote:Don't buy a new one.

Fill it with decorator's caulk.

Whaat?

I really hope you're joking