Subject	Those CAMs are part of a variable intake timing system
Posted by	jzack on December 14, 2012 at 6:11 PM
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In Reply To	Oil leak troubleshooting posted by syphon0202 on December 14, 2012 at 04:22 PM
Message	which is controlled by oil pressure. Those covers have an O-ring behind them to prevent leaks. I'd get new O-rings, then re-install the covers, tightening the bolts to spec(15 ft/lbs if I remember correctly?) Not a bad idea to apply some (mild) lock-tight to the threads as well - you may notice some factory residue on the bolt heads from adhesive used when first assembled (white in color). Please be aware - behind those CAM covers are some strong springs, take care when removing the covers that they don't pop out and hit you. Not big deal, you'll easily be able to put it all back together with no issues...
Follow Ups	Oil leak troubleshooting - syphon0202 16:22:34 12/14/12 Those CAMs are part of a variable intake timing system - jzack 18:11:23 12/14/12 FYI - May want to replace those springs too since - jzack 18:12:37 12/14/12 There were no springs behind my covers - syphon0202 19:22:47 12/14/12 let's put it this way, there's supposed to be a build-up of - Zvil (FL) 20:18:48 12/14/12 I didn't think the '96 engine had the VTC system? - - jzack 23:17:09 12/14/12 So could there still be a major leak there - syphon0202 23:36:37 12/14/12 Sure - they just eliminated the electrical part (in rear - jzack 06:56:24 12/15/12 Re: Oil leak troubleshooting - thomasfortney 23:06:47 12/17/12
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