Leaky rear cam plugs 3vz
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Leaky rear cam plugs 3vz
As title says, the rear cam plugs are leaking on my motor. Well, just the right side but I might as well do both. I have searched to no avail. I am able to source the plugs from the dealer in town but am wondering what is involved in replacing them. Do I just remove the caps and swap plugs? Any FIPG involved? There arent thrust washers behind there are there? So you know what I am referring to see this thread
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...t-help-177994/
And this site. It is #14, "Plug"
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...14&catalogid=1
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Dan
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...t-help-177994/
And this site. It is #14, "Plug"
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...14&catalogid=1
Thanks
Dan
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See this thread also.
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...-seals-223854/
And FSM page EG2-75.
http://personal.utulsa.edu/~nathan-b...68cylinder.pdf
No thrust washers. FIPG/RTV not called for, or required. They're already rubberized for a proper seal. Use of FIPG/RTV on them could potentially clog/plug the oil passages that keep the ends of the camshafts/camshaft bearings lubed. I wouldn't fool with it personally.
The FIPG/RTV is only required for where the corners of the valve cover gaskets contact the head, and the outer edges and underside grooves of the end camshaft bearing caps(no.1 & no.5). It's not to be applied to the rear cam seals. Careful study of the FSM pages on cylinder head assembly(link above)will reveal that to be true.
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...-seals-223854/
And FSM page EG2-75.
http://personal.utulsa.edu/~nathan-b...68cylinder.pdf
No thrust washers. FIPG/RTV not called for, or required. They're already rubberized for a proper seal. Use of FIPG/RTV on them could potentially clog/plug the oil passages that keep the ends of the camshafts/camshaft bearings lubed. I wouldn't fool with it personally.
The FIPG/RTV is only required for where the corners of the valve cover gaskets contact the head, and the outer edges and underside grooves of the end camshaft bearing caps(no.1 & no.5). It's not to be applied to the rear cam seals. Careful study of the FSM pages on cylinder head assembly(link above)will reveal that to be true.
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I actually did the same. I figured if I didnt get any in the cup area I wouldnt have a problem.
Figured out why it was leaking too. I guess someone had been in there before for something and didnt put any FIPG on the rear cam caps. None. Those rubber plugs can only hold so much I guess!
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