Cambox Gasket replace, what else???

[srwilson]

Hey Guys,

I'm going to have to change out my leaky Cambox Gasket on the exhaust side. Are there other gaskets I should get or going to need to replace in the process of doing this?

Any pointers or tips for the process will be greatly appreciated too.

[So Cal Mark]

if the cam seal is leaking, that would be a good time to replace it.

[BEEK]

if you are going thru all that trouble, might as well replace both cam box gaskets, replace both cam seals, the aux seal and the front crank seal. the timing belt will have to be changed, so check the tensioner and i would replace the water pump while i was there. you do realize that you will have to adjust the valves? this may seem like alot of work, but it is really not that bad. your car will appreciate it too.

[srwilson]

Yeah I wished I had noticed this leak earlier. I just finished changing the water pump, timing belt, tensioner, aux belt, radiator, hoses, & fan switch.

Surely I don't need to change the timing belt again, do I? It has all of 20 miles on it.

I just cleaned the engine and I don't see any other leaks at the moment.

[BEEK]

no, just make sure the timing belt is put back on in the same direction of rotation

[srwilson]

For valve adjustments: can it be done without the special tool? What is your recommendation for the shims? Buy a set or order the ones you need as you need them? This is getting expensive...

[So Cal Mark]

measure the clearances before disassembly, keep everything in the same position it came from and your clearances shouldn't change much

[fiatmike124]

Since you are planning to remove the camboxes to change the gaskets, I would recommend also changing or at least checking/sealing the endplate gaskets in the rear of cam housings that secure the cams to the camboxes. I found at least one loose nut on mine.

[srwilson]

Thanks for all the tips! Parts should be in soon.