1.8 Engine Cam Cover

Should there be a cover/plate attached to the engine block where the end of the camshaft is on the 1.8 (right hand side facing from front of car)

Have some slight oil leaking but notice that there are 2 threaded bolt holes where it looks as if a cover/plate should be....done a search but some say yes/some say no never...

If there is/should be a cover does any wise gurus have a pic they could put up....a cover with a gasket would be ideal

There should be cover, it's not oil tight, it's only there to stop fingers and other objects touching the end of the camshaft. If it's leaking oil, a new seal will be required.

About a fiver for a new seal....done ones b4 on other cars, is it the same principle for the a Freelander ie prize the old one out with a thin screwdriver then gently tap the new one in without having to take/dismantle anything

Thanks.....

Thanks for the pic but its on the end of the cam shaft on the engine block, right hand side as you face the engine near the Air Filter Box, seal is a round one approx 1/2 inches.....just looks as if there should be a plate,cover also esp as there are bolt holes

Ah ok, I'll have a look at mine tomorrow and take a pic

Cheers

myths63 said:

Thanks for the pic but its on the end of the cam shaft on the engine block, right hand side as you face the engine near the Air Filter Box, seal is a round one approx 1/2 inches.....just looks as if there should be a plate,cover also esp as there are bolt holes

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There should be a plate, see post 2

Mine has the plates. One covering each cam end. When I took them off to get the cams out they didn't have any gaskets. Just instant gasket stuff.

If they are just simple plates i'm sure it would be fairly easy to make some up & use some gasket seal.....

Should be. Only 1 holds the engine wiring loom. Will take pics tomorrow for you

i've seen a k series without the cover on and that one wasn't leaking.

yours will, however, need a camshaft oil seal fitting without a doubt.

an easy job if you don't scratch the bore taking it out. Use a socket to drift the new one in place.

Freelaner said:

i've seen a k series without the cover on and that one wasn't leaking.

yours will, however, need a camshaft oil seal fitting without a doubt.

an easy job if you don't scratch the bore taking it out. Use a socket to drift the new one in place.

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Cheers

myths63 said:

Cheers

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Thats it.....perfect, many thanks

if its an orange seal make sure you fit it dry, otherwise it will continue to leak.

Just found this picture of the covers on ebay

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/HEAD-ENGINE-CYLINDER-ROVER-25-45-75-MG-K-SERIES-LAND-ROVER-FREELANDER-1-8-16v-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/qT0AAOxyUrZS2uo9/$_12.JPG

mines covered by dizzy on one side and coil mount ont tuther