Can't remove rear cam seal plate
#1
Can't remove rear cam seal plate
I have just completed the valve cover gaskets and was going to replace both rear cam o-rings.
I was able to remove both 12mm bolts ... but then cannot get the plate to budge (can't rotate it at all).
I suspect the plates both have some sealant on them, as something white is visible around the edge
of the plates... how do I proceed?
Thanks in advance!
I was able to remove both 12mm bolts ... but then cannot get the plate to budge (can't rotate it at all).
I suspect the plates both have some sealant on them, as something white is visible around the edge
of the plates... how do I proceed?
Thanks in advance!
#4
Thanks again!
For the passenger side:
Per your suggestion, I used a 2x2 wood block.
Wow, it was totally shot (brittle) and some kind of white colored sealant everywhere thats taking forever to clean off.
For the drivers side:
Used an old wood screwdriver and a rubber mallet to get the driver side off, which was more difficult but not horrible once I found that the screwdrive was the only thing narrow enough to engage the plate with. O-ring totally flat and busted off and was brittle. Sings of oil leak everywhere.
Should I use an RTV on the flat surfaces when I re-install it? If so, any recommendations? I have permatex ultra black but have never used it.
For the passenger side:
Per your suggestion, I used a 2x2 wood block.
Wow, it was totally shot (brittle) and some kind of white colored sealant everywhere thats taking forever to clean off.
For the drivers side:
Used an old wood screwdriver and a rubber mallet to get the driver side off, which was more difficult but not horrible once I found that the screwdrive was the only thing narrow enough to engage the plate with. O-ring totally flat and busted off and was brittle. Sings of oil leak everywhere.
Should I use an RTV on the flat surfaces when I re-install it? If so, any recommendations? I have permatex ultra black but have never used it.
#6
I agree. I have purchased two OEM o-ring (s) and intend Install those ... without additional sealant unless there is some benefit to using sealant also. It’s a lot of work getting the crap off, which appears to be a hack job unless that was original?
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