Camshaft seals

[TeclipseFTW]

Noob question.. So I have the camshAft sprokets off and I'm looking to replace my leaking seals... I can just pry them out of the end carefully right? Or do I have to remove the camshafts... I hope not!

 

[black_gst]

pop the valve cover and un bolt the cam caps closest to the cam gears that will make pulling them off a bit easier... i dont think you would even be able to get them out otherwise

 

[92AWDHX40]

You have to remove the cam gears to get the seals on them its one piece, therefore removing the timing belt. Never heard of it any other way.

 

[TeclipseFTW]

Right I have the t belt and the cam gears off. Just didn't want to mess with the caps.. So I have to lossen the 4 cap bolts closest to the cam gears? Alright. Is there a sequence I have to tighten them down in?

 

[tristanmb81]

since you already have removed your t-belt and sprocket then, you are now half way done. remove your valve cover and remove all of your cam caps the right way by referring to your manual. Lift your camshaft out and now you have access to your seals. Reverse the order and now you are done. Easy!!!

Here is the manual

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/fre...stions/324090-download-2g-service-manual.html

 

[92AWDHX40]

Sequence im unaware of a pattern your only removing or loosening a few right?

 

[TeclipseFTW]

Your supposed to tighten the caps alittle at a time working from the center journals out. I wonder if I can get away with Just loosening the cam gear end caps.. And then retighten them and be fine...

 

[92AWDHX40]

I cant see why not, i didnt see of any sequence in the manual.

 

[TeclipseFTW]

What's the torque spec on the bearing caps?

 

[black_gst]

i have replaced cam seals one more then once... do just what i said.. only remove the last two cam cap(4 bolts) they will be kinda hard to get off so use both hands ... once its off slide the new seals on "cup in" and then bolt the caps back on.. do this evenly and slowly no need to rush torque is 14-16 ft lbs which isnt very tight so dont over tighten!

 

[black_gst]

You have to remove the cam gears to get the seals on them its one piece, therefore removing the timing belt. Never heard of it any other way.

cam gear and seals arr not connected nor are they one piece. and you can replace cams or cam seals without having to redo timing

 

[TeclipseFTW]

Thanks for all the help guys! I will have this puppy up and running in no time!

 

[steve]

Here is the manual

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/fre...stions/324090-download-2g-service-manual.html

Seeing how he has a 1G this one might be better

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/fre...tions/344490-download-1g-service-manuals.html