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Valve cover cap? 1989 Plymouth Reliant
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syvmn
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Dec 12, 2009, 7:22 AM
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Valve cover cap? 1989 Plymouth Reliant
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Hey guys. I was driving home from work last night when i noticed the oil light flash on, then off again. I was 30 seconds from home so I just went for it. Pulled up the driveway and parked. I noticed a ton of oil coming from the bottom of the car. This morning I found this "cap" hidden down in the engine. Looks like it comes from the valve cover but it doesn't seem to have any way to be secured there. Any idea what happened and how to fix it? Thanks
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Hammer Time
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Dec 12, 2009, 8:06 AM
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Looks like the camshaft ends seal cap came off. Clean both the cap and the inside surface where it goes thoroughly with some brake clean or something that removes all the ail residue. Get some silicone or other equilivent sealer and put a layer around the outside edge of the cap and push it back in. You may need to use a large socket or piece of pipe to push it with. Make sure it's something that contacts the surface evenly, close to the edge. Let is set up for a couple hours before driving it.
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syvmn
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Dec 12, 2009, 9:49 AM
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Ok, good. I was hoping it was something simple like that.
Any idea why it popped out in the first place? I guess it just doesn't make sense to me why that cap doesn't screw in or something to hold it there.
Also, any idea if the silicone seal will firm up at 20 degrees? I'm in Minnesota and its quite cold here at the moment.
It also seems like there should be a gasket or something in there as well. Am I missing a piece?
(This post was edited by syvmn on Dec 12, 2009, 9:52 AM)
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Dec 12, 2009, 6:40 PM
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Man it's been a while since I've worked on one of those 2.5s (good little motors). Help me out here HT, wasn't there an AM kit for those with a holder for the cam seal or am I thinking of a different make? I know that was a common problem on those......
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Hammer Time
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Dec 12, 2009, 6:57 PM
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syvmn
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Dec 13, 2009, 6:33 AM
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I'm pretty sure that what those directions are referencing is the other side of the camshaft. The part that popped out on me is not the side that has the belt. Mine is just the cap on the other end. I went around to part stores and all they could come up with is a seal kit that looked like what you have in those directions, which is the opposite side than what i need. For my side all they had was the cap. I stuck some gasket maker on it and pushed it back in the hole after cleaning everything up with brake cleaner. Hopefully the RTV silicone gasket maker will still firm up even though its freaking cold out. Ill let you guys know.
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Tom Greenleaf
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Dec 13, 2009, 7:20 AM
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If you can't find that kit Sidom mentioned I would clean it and the hole and Permatex makes a high temp sealer that should work. You'd need a day and a warmer spot or it wouldn't cure in a week
That or a rubber freeze plug or the one time metal ones that expand if lucky to find the right size even better might work if you get real close to the size that you tighten up and they get bigger - if good and clean that might work - a guess. One thing is for sure - you need it back in or you'll lose the engine from lack of oil that spits out.
Ask for the kit would be best - Napa a good bet for funky stuff even old stuff. Sidom - do you know who sells that kit?
At any rate you gotta do something. If you must have the car to use now perhaps wrapping it with the Teflon tape would fatten that up but be prepared to get towed if you lose it.
If it's impossible you might be able so dimple it with a center punch. I haven't seen that problem but I'd figure something out fast!
Have you asked a dealer for kit or just plain a new one? Nice pics BTW!
I want to know how you fixed it as it hasn't happened to me.
Good luck,
T
(edit - looked back at pics - freeze plug unlessinstalled backwards with a real metal one won't work because of clearance of the shaft - sorry)
(This post was edited by Tom Greenleaf on Dec 13, 2009, 7:25 AM)
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Hammer Time
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Dec 13, 2009, 8:58 AM
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Yes, what I showed you is the front seal but the rear one is the same principle, just with a closed end.
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 All images... MFG Code: GSK
Part Number: B45573
DescriptionMISC GSKT/SEAL
Specifications
Features & Benefits - CARQUEST gaskets are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed original equipm
- CARQUEST gaskets are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed original equipment manufacturers requirements
MSDS Sheets- No MSDS sheet available Application Summary - Chry:135(1987-1994),153(1987-1995) DodTrk:135(1986-1988),153(1987-1995)
Product Bulletins- No bulletins available Interchange Numbers Type Brand Part Number Specification Documents- No specifications available This is the part number from CarQuest. About $10.00
Loren
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