For 1990-2009 cars only
Cleaning Procedure
- Clean the camshaft covers in solvent.
- Dry the camshaft covers with compressed air.
Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
Inspection Procedure
- Inspect each camshaft cover for the dents or damage to the exterior. A dented or damaged camshaft cover may:
- Inspect the exterior of the left camshaft cover for the following conditions:
- Inspect the interior of the left camshaft cover for the following conditions:
- Inspect the exterior of the right camshaft cover for the following conditions:
- Inspect the interior of the right camshaft cover for the following conditions:
- Repair or replace the camshaft cover or covers as necessary.
| • | Leak engine oil |
| • | Effect crankcase ventilation |
| • | Interfere with the camshafts |
| • | Interfere with the ignition module sealing |
| • | Allow water or condensation to enter the engine |
| • | Damage to the camshaft cover bolt holes (1) |
| • | Damage to the oil fill hole (2) |
| • | Damage to the fuel injector sight shield studs (3) |
| • | Damage to the PCV grommet hole (4) |
| • | Damage to the mounting holes for the ignition coil assembly (5) |
| • | Gouges or damage to the camshaft cover sealing groove (1) |
| • | Damaged, loose or missing baffle fasteners (2) |
| • | Damaged, loose or missing baffle (2) |
| • | Gouges or damage to the spark plug sealing grooves (3) |
| • | Gouges or damage to the ignition coil assembly ground/RFI spring port sealing groove (4) |
| • | Restrictions to the ventilation system (5) |
| • | Damage to the camshaft cover bolt holes (1) |
| • | Damage to the mounting holes for the ignition coil assembly (2) |
| • | Damage to the ventilation hose nipple (3) |
| • | Damage to the fuel injector sight shield bracket bolt holes (4) |
| • | Gouges or damage to the camshaft cover sealing groove (1) |
| • | Damaged, loose or missing baffle fasteners (2) |
| • | Damaged, loose or missing baffle (2) |
| • | Gouges or damage to the spark plug port sealing grooves (3) |
| • | Restrictions to the ventilation system (4) |
| • | Gouges or damage to the ignition coil assembly ground/RFI spring port sealing groove (5) |
