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BHDave

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BHDave Grand Master

BHDave

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Hey guys,

I've had a minor oil leak on the rear of my left side cam cover for a while, nothing major, just a bit of crap collecting at the back of the block because of it.

Anyway, did a plug change on the weekend and noticed that ALL of the internal screws were VERY loose. Tightened them up and hopefully no more leak.

Just wondering if anyone else has noticed this happening and if it's something to check on a regular basis as the screws work loose? Or is this an odd thing to find, like someones been into the top of the engine and not finished it properly?

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Also, if you find that the leaks are coming from the back of the covers it may be the little half moon things that are behind your cams. Mine were out of shape. I didn't realise they were there until I had changed the rocker cover gaskets. If you are changing the rocket cover gaskets change these as well. There are both cheap and easy.

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Airzone Rising Star

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Ok, I don't know exactly what that is, but I guess it's got to do with taking the cams out? Or is it the seal against the cam holder / bearing thingie (in laymans terms - lol!) and and rocker cover?

I figure at the worst with taking the rocker cover off, I can just say too hard and put it back together again, but I just need to know what bits are single-use.

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