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  1. Cauf61

    Cauf61 Formula Junior

    Jul 12, 2016
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    Patrick
    Hi
    I read somewhere it would be possible to replace the 4 o-rings that seal the camshaft end caps cambelt side with engine and camshaft in place!
    Of course you have to cut the old ones to remove and the new one to install. But directing the cut to the top at 0/360° this would be no issue to leak. This part i could believe as the oil would not penetrate at this high level.
    Also removing the old ones by cutting and pulling them out i could believe also. But i can't see how you could install the (cutted) new ones in the groove. Anybody tried ?
    Looks like a hoax to me.

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  2. yelcab

    yelcab F1 World Champ
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    Nov 29, 2001
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    Mitchell Le
    That method was described by Rifledriver many years ago so I assume it is possible. But, you have the engine out, why bother with that?
     
  3. taz355

    taz355 F1 Veteran
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    Feb 18, 2008
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    That suprises me comming from rifle driver.
    I guess anything is possible.
    I agree with Mitchel why bother in your case, possibly rifledriver was stopping a leaky seal without taking the engine out.
     
  4. Cauf61

    Cauf61 Formula Junior

    Jul 12, 2016
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    Patrick
    Picture i found as example !
     

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