decgraham
Albert Park
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- 17 Sep 2008
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Hi All,
I decided it was time to change the cam chain cover gaskets as they were weeping. I'd bought them a couple of years ago but when I saw how much work was involved I decided against proceeding. Over the last few years I've become more and more confident in working on my car so yesterday I started the strip down. Many thanks to Jackals racetrack site for the detailed information on getting most of the back end off. It was then a search on Rennlist and the like to go the rest of the way. As was said on Rennlist the LHS is easy but the RHS requires a bit more work as you have to remove the A/C carrier to get to one bolt which is hidden behind it. I will tackle this today. I think I was lucky as all my nuts and bolts came undone without drama, even the ones on the exhausts and CAT
I had a bit of a scare on on of the hex bolts that go through the rear tin wear to the air box but after a spray of WD and a 15 minute wait I was able to remove it.
I must say that the benefit of my car having only lived in warm countries shows through. The rear PU supports are as good as new, just a bit dusty and the bumper supports look good too. But while everything is off I will have a look for the dreaded chassis rail issues, hopefully all will be fine.
I've also decided to replace the lower cam cover gaskets while everything is off as I noticed a weep on the RHS cover.
I feel quite pleased with myself just hope I remember how it all goes back together :lol:
ATB
I decided it was time to change the cam chain cover gaskets as they were weeping. I'd bought them a couple of years ago but when I saw how much work was involved I decided against proceeding. Over the last few years I've become more and more confident in working on my car so yesterday I started the strip down. Many thanks to Jackals racetrack site for the detailed information on getting most of the back end off. It was then a search on Rennlist and the like to go the rest of the way. As was said on Rennlist the LHS is easy but the RHS requires a bit more work as you have to remove the A/C carrier to get to one bolt which is hidden behind it. I will tackle this today. I think I was lucky as all my nuts and bolts came undone without drama, even the ones on the exhausts and CAT
I had a bit of a scare on on of the hex bolts that go through the rear tin wear to the air box but after a spray of WD and a 15 minute wait I was able to remove it. I must say that the benefit of my car having only lived in warm countries shows through. The rear PU supports are as good as new, just a bit dusty and the bumper supports look good too. But while everything is off I will have a look for the dreaded chassis rail issues, hopefully all will be fine.
I've also decided to replace the lower cam cover gaskets while everything is off as I noticed a weep on the RHS cover.
I feel quite pleased with myself
just hope I remember how it all goes back together :lol: ATB
