3.0L Rear Cam Plug Help, doing the work at this moment
11-08-2008, 01:19 PM
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3.0L Rear Cam Plug Help, doing the work at this moment
Howdy,
This very afternoon (11-08-08), I am replacing the valve cover gaskets. I am also planning on replacing the rear cam seal/plugs, but can't easily figure how to get them off or out. There is a metal half-moon retainer over the top of the plug that doesn't seem to budge. Does that half-moon come off? Do the plugs get pryed out? Yes the little brackets are off. Does the rear top cam journal/cap need to be removed?
The FSM isn't real clear, unless you're pulling the cams.
Any immediate help would be greatly appreciated. Will periodically check this.
This very afternoon (11-08-08), I am replacing the valve cover gaskets. I am also planning on replacing the rear cam seal/plugs, but can't easily figure how to get them off or out. There is a metal half-moon retainer over the top of the plug that doesn't seem to budge. Does that half-moon come off? Do the plugs get pryed out? Yes the little brackets are off. Does the rear top cam journal/cap need to be removed?
The FSM isn't real clear, unless you're pulling the cams.
Any immediate help would be greatly appreciated. Will periodically check this.
11-08-2008, 02:31 PM
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Yes, the top cam journal/cap needs to be removed to get the plug out. When you install the cap back on you can put some gasket eliminator between it and the head. I found mine leaking there on both heads, so I did the valve covers and the cam caps.
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