Leak from camshaft / pulley bolt

[jacko]

righty ho....traced my leak and its from the inlet cam pulley / camshaft / seal / rocker cover

im about to fit a new (2nd hand) rocker cover that hasnt got bits missing from the seal groove bits
got a new seal for camshaft too
new rocker seal
new cambelt too (my 3rd!) as they keep getting oily!!!

when i took the inlet pulley bolt off it literally fell off and was very oily....just noticed on a spare cam that this bolt effectively seals the 'exhaust'/low pressure oil from vct....and haynes states its 60nm but ford says 105!!!!!

so.....i think i'll be doing it to 105nm next time!!!

question tho; should i be using threadlock / sealant on the threads or just rely on the obscene torque???!

 

[Ginger Tom]

If ford only state 105nm then I wouldn't use the thread lock, it will be an arse to get it out next time otherwise

 

[STEAVIE]

no need for sealant just do it tight! use a 21mm spanner to hold the cam!

 

[PumaNoob]

Ive never used thread lock on the cam pulley bolt, are you talking about the torx bolt inside the VCT pulley? That bolt is always oily. But i remember posting up a help thread about that same bolt because i couldnt get it off, so i know they are torqued up really tight from factory. 60nm for a bolt that uses only the clamp load to keep it from spinning and potentially ruining your engine doesnt sound enough!!

 

[jacko]

yep, cheers guys