b16 engine overhaul - Page 12

blueosprey90 · Feb 11th, 2020, 20:40

Is that essentially a core plug?

arcturus · Feb 12th, 2020, 08:54

http://www.vp-autoparts.com/main.asp...e&artno=403194
Blanks off end of camshaft

arcturus · Feb 12th, 2020, 09:12

Recommendation please for a suitable sealant for plug. I'm even considering epoxy as I can't see my needing to remove the plug again in my life time

Derek UK · Feb 12th, 2020, 13:12

Whatever you use, make sure that everything is 100% oil, grease and dirt free. As it's an oily area and not under pressure there should be no rust to worry about. For epoxy I would say JB Weld. A light coat on the seat and around the plug, a really good whack with a punch to the centre, Small socket or the ball of a ball peen hammer, and then fill in the outer lip area with the JB.

c1800 · Feb 12th, 2020, 17:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by arcturus

Recommendation please for a suitable sealant for plug. I'm even considering epoxy as I can't see my needing to remove the plug again in my life time

Might want to use something specifically for that purpose.

https://www.henkel-adhesives.com/us/...ugsealant.html

https://www.henkel-adhesives.com/in/...tite_962t.html

https://enginecoreplugs.com/product/...t-70ml-tube-2/

arcturus · Feb 27th, 2020, 15:28

So, replaced camshaft plug and all OK until it started expelling oil big time.Engine out (getting to be an expert) plug still OK, but oil from rear bearing. Removed sump and seal carriers. Looks like you were right all along Kay. A drain in the carrier. Felt seals in wrong groove. Fortunately I have spare felt strips and gaskets. Will soak felt in tallow and replace correctly. Looks like sump gasket was weeping also at rear. In all probability the cam shaft plug was OK. All in a days work.

mocambique-amazone · Feb 28th, 2020, 10:24

Thank you George
Good luck, you won't need to get the crankshaft out for this. Other brands are worse.
Enjoy the season with your PVolvo

Happy rolling, Kay

blueosprey90 · Feb 28th, 2020, 13:30

I think I need to link this thread for future reference. Note to self: see post #8.

I'm not so clever jumping between different threads - especially a year or so from now.

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=303278

arcturus · Feb 28th, 2020, 15:20

So, engine out sorted and back in in two days, not bad for an oldie, single handed. When doing this job remember to tie up the exhaust pipe or it will be on wrong side of starter and a real PITA .When it's tied up the manifold studs will line up with a bit of help as you drop the engine in..Just need to finish it of tomorrow.

arcturus · Mar 3rd, 2020, 10:48

Back on the road again

Seems to be running fine,won't really know until I take it for a long run. Just need to go over everything and tighten up.

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arcturus arcturus Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 08:21 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sagres Portugal	Recommendation please for a suitable sealant for plug. I'm even considering epoxy as I can't see my needing to remove the plug again in my life time __________________ life's too short to drink bad wine

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arcturus arcturus Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 08:21 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sagres Portugal	Back on the road again Seems to be running fine,won't really know until I take it for a long run. Just need to go over everything and tighten up. __________________ life's too short to drink bad wine

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Feb 11th, 2020, 20:40	#111
blueosprey90 Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 11:26 Join Date: May 2017 Location: New Milford, Connecticut	Is that essentially a core plug?

Feb 12th, 2020, 13:12	#114
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 13:53 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Whatever you use, make sure that everything is 100% oil, grease and dirt free. As it's an oily area and not under pressure there should be no rust to worry about. For epoxy I would say JB Weld. A light coat on the seat and around the plug, a really good whack with a punch to the centre, Small socket or the ball of a ball peen hammer, and then fill in the outer lip area with the JB.

Feb 28th, 2020, 10:24	#117
mocambique-amazone Master Member Last Online: Jan 24th, 2022 17:08 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: small village in the north of Germany	Thank you George Good luck, you won't need to get the crankshaft out for this. Other brands are worse. Enjoy the season with your PVolvo Happy rolling, Kay

Feb 28th, 2020, 13:30	#118
blueosprey90 Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 11:26 Join Date: May 2017 Location: New Milford, Connecticut	I think I need to link this thread for future reference. Note to self: see post #8. I'm not so clever jumping between different threads - especially a year or so from now. https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=303278

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