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cam cover gasket

Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 12:41 am
by snakes46
Has anyone replaced the cam cover gasket on a 2.5 diesel any tips please.

Re: cam cover gasket

Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 1:06 am
by Driver+Passengers
snakes46 wrote:Has anyone replaced the cam cover gasket on a 2.5 diesel any tips please.
Get a set with new washers. Don't overtighten the top bolts - less than 10Nm, but it's not under much pressure.

Service manual has sealant locations marked, but I smeared a small amount all the way round.

It's a piece of cake. I did this right after my first (ever) oil change.