Rear cam plug

[yammi450]

I have a recently built engine and after complete assembly I noticed the cam plug (o-ring plug in a new aluminum case) twisted when I buttoned up the case. After a small cuss session I applied some black RTV to seal it up. I haven't started it yet but after a couple of weeks to think about iron wondering if I should disassemble and split the case to redo the cam plug. I'm wondering what the chances of it leaking.

[chrisflstf]

No way to tell until you test it

[HRVW]

Which is cheaper.....your Labor or replacing damaged parts from lack of lubrication.

[yammi450]

[OLD VW NUT]

Much depends on how large a hole might have opened up with the cocked 'front' cam plug. RTV is a great general engine sealer but it won't hold up long under very much pressure. Taking apart your motor one more time isn't that tough of a job - but its even tougher when its coated with oil. And you've had to remove the motor to take it apart.

Its your motor - make the call. Let us know what you do.
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[Ellis' Bug]

I think my cam plug may be leaking in a recently build..... 2332. It runs great but we're getting a drip from the flywheel side of the engine. It's either the flywheel seal or the cam plug.

Is there no way to replace the cam plug without splitting the case? Any kind of sealant to put over the cam plug to patch it up?
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[stault]

Hondabond High-Temp Silicone Liquid Gasket, I had the cam plug leak on mine and this is what I used, that was 2 years ago , took care of my oil leak

[Glenn]

You can remove the old plug and install a new Mexican rubber plug without splitting the case.
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[Ellis' Bug]

Glen, is it state of New Mexico or a "new" Mexican rubber plug? Also, who carries them?
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[skills@eurocarsplus]

aircooled.net has them
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[slalombuggy]

Usually if the factory plug is leaking it's because the drain is partially or totally plugged and oil builds up in the space at the end of the cam and starts getting pushed out. If you pop the plug out to replace with an o-ring style take a piece of stiff wire and make sure the drain is free of debris or sealant.

brad

[Ellis' Bug]

Great advice, thanks. I thought the cam plug was questionable when I put it in. Live and learn.
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[mark tucker]

if it's questionable,dont use it untill all questions have been answered satisfactory .cheep to right,pain in the ass to do again....and usualy expensive.

[yammi450]

If the one from aircooled.net can be replace without splitting the case, How do you get the old one out?

[Glenn]

Drill a small hole and use a screw puller.

Or center punch it and try to grab the edge.
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[yammi450]

Cool. I'm breaking it in on a stand. If it leaks then I'll replace it before installing the motor. The car has a removable apron so if it starts leaking later it won't be to much of a hassle to pull the motor.