MattP Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Removing of TT cam covers Has anybody had this problem removing the TT cam covers all of the bolts and nuts are off but there are 4 washers holding the covers on they appear to be plastic threaded is this a common problem as I never noticed this when removing my old n/a covers And any easy solution to removing them or just get on with the awkward job ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB B Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Just use a small screwdriver to pop them off/loose, they are special washers that have to be renewed when putting the covers back on, once they have been torqued down there is a plastic part that moulds into the thread a bit, makes them a bit difficult to get off. Or just try turning them off by hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 Just use a small screwdriver to pop them off/loose, they are special washers that have to be renewed when putting the covers back on, once they have been torqued down there is a plastic part that moulds into the thread a bit, makes them a bit difficult to get off. Or just try turning them off by hand. I never noticed them on either of my old N/As anyway moving on who's got the part numbers for the washers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Paine Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 As Bob says, prise them off with a screwdriver and then buy replacements from Mr T. Be careful putting them back on as I cracked mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 The torque settings for them are suprisingly low iirc I snapped 3 bolts on my old na refitting haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB B Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Hi Matt, I'm sure I have the number, it may take me a minute to find it, yes the Torque is pretty low and there is a set order in which to to do them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Paine Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 (edited) Pictures of parts and cracked cover Edited January 15, 2014 by Steve Paine (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB B Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Right Matt, washer T90210-07001 X16, and I paid £2.38ea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 Excellent thanks bob And I feel lucky I snapped the bolts on my old n/a and not the cam covers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supraleeturbo Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 You may find you have to twist them Off :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballsdeep Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 So I take it na cam covers don't use these plastic washers..? Ever since I went na-t I can't cure my oil leak! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 I don't think they do I've just got the gaskets breather pipes and washers to go on and then torque the bolts down to spec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballsdeep Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I fitted new gaskets last year and everything was fine until I went boosted so I re torqued them to 7lb still no joy, so I used a bead of ht silicone but I'm still weeping. If I remember right I tightened them from the inside out.. Is that right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Paine Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Different part on NA. These act like mini gaskets around the nuts/bolts that hold the cam cover on. Torque on the nut is really low and not a lot more than finger tight. I bought a special low range torque wrench and still split the cover when bolting back on. I replaced all of the gaskets, but did not smea oil on them. In hindsight and on second fitting this allowed the gasket to move slightly as things tightened up. I did strike lucky and found someone who could weld it up. From what I have seen they all tend to go in about the same place, which is at the front where it curves over the cam bracket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 My covers are slightly different on the VVTI by the looks of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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