the_big_1
|
| posted on 16/5/21 at 05:06 PM |
|
|
Camshaft oil seals, sealant?
Hi guys,
On the silvertop Zetec, do you put sealant an the front camshaft oil seals? Haynes Manual mentions it but doesn't seem correct to me? I would
have thought to torque down all the camshaft bearing caps then insert the oil seals with tool at the end?
|
|
|
|
|
adithorp
|
| posted on 16/5/21 at 06:11 PM |
|
|
Shouldn't need any sealant on the seals. Infact a bit of oil/grease around it will help it slide in. Smear of grease on the sealing surface is
good practice as well. The end caps can benefit from a smear of sealant on the outer edge but be careful it's only a smear on the outer, edge in
line with the seal and not near the bearing or oil ways.
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
|
|
|
the_big_1
|
| posted on 16/5/21 at 06:13 PM |
|
|
Hi ya,
That's what I thought, Haynes again lol
|
|
|
big_wasa
|
| posted on 17/5/21 at 06:28 AM |
|
|
Its advised to put a tiny tiny spot between the corners of the cap and the head on the front two ( one piece on an st )
You can get a weep between otherwise.
You don't want to glue the seals in with it
Less is more....
|
|
|
