Hole in cam cover
28-09-2011, 12:14 PM
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Hole in cam cover
Hello,
Does anyone know what's the purpose of the hole in the front of the cam cover just behind the inlet cam pulley?
Thanks Marc
28-09-2011, 01:45 PM
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cam trigger sensor?
its been modified as they are not normally there
28-09-2011, 02:03 PM
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Last edited by MarcusB; 28-09-2011 at 02:03 PM .
Reason: It's visible on this shot
28-09-2011, 02:05 PM
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I've seen it on numerous pictures
I have some oil spillige and wonder if it comes out of this hole.
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28-09-2011, 02:53 PM
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It's also on the back to prevent moisture in the plug area so it's like a breath hole
Most likely your camcover gasket is leaking which can explain oil coming out, if it's coming out of that specific hole.
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28-09-2011, 02:57 PM
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29-09-2011, 02:38 PM
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yup its just a vent - shouldn't be any oil in there at all
29-09-2011, 02:59 PM
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29-09-2011, 03:48 PM
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Quote:
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cam trigger sensor?
its been modified as they are not normally there
Wrong, totally standard and it's merely a breather, there is also one in the back of the cam cover!
I had some idiot from the FSOC trying to tell me that someone had drilled it, needless to say I never re joined the club!
To the OP, most likely culprit is your cam cover seals, they leak by the pulleys and probably makes it look like it's coming from the hole.
Martin
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