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How do I get the cam plates off?
I'm pulling the engine apart and everything's gone very smoothly - until now. I've removed the 3 camshaft retainer bolts on each side, removed woodruff key, shims etc but simply cannot get the retainer plate to budge. Is there a knack to doing this or am I missing something? The retainer seems very soft metal and I don't want to damage anything.
Advice appreciated. Nathan
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10-22-2003, 02:42 PM
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I had to GENTLY pry mine up with a thin screwdriver that had tape on the tip to prevent scratching.. Often a slight sealant is used on the gasket behind it, which makes it stick more.
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10-22-2003, 02:46 PM
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I too used the flat thin screwdriver to break things loose then used a pair of needle nose pliers with tape on them to pull the covers off.
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10-22-2003, 05:04 PM
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you can see the edge of the plate from behind. you can pop it out from behind by levering a flat blade screwdriver off the cam tower.
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10-22-2003, 05:15 PM
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No kidding JW? I never thought to look to the other side... But that makes sense! Thanks!
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