Cam cover gasket replacement

[BrianSmith_S2]

Noticed part of the engine bay gettin oily recently so finally decided to take some action.

oil had began to seep down into the spark plug area so following instructions on S2-audi.co.uk (sorry, couldnt find any on the forum) removed the cover and fitted the new gasket kit.

Part no. A034 198 025 F

outer rubber seal seemed ok, but inner rings around the spark plugs had baked solid which explains why they were letting throu oil. had to be broken off from
cam cover.

Also found earth strap at rear of cover was loose, so all in all a job well worth doing.

Brian

[Fat Audi 80]

That looks a right bloody mess. Well done Brian.

I have a small seeping leak in my engine somewhere, which before I detail the whole engine bay really needs sorting. I am going to have to try and fine it....

[terrybullwon]

Yep same as mine brain, I changed a week or so ago.

They get really brittle, i thought i had the wrong part when i felt the original one

[Crawford_S2]

Hang on mate aren't you starting your maintanance too early this year? At this rate you won't have any jobs to do the night before inters

[s2driveruk]

how long did it take to do? Mine is p**sing oil front all sides so one I have to do but strangely the sparks are dry

[Paulgo]

My gasket desparatley needs doing also Pulled the plug covers for Jas to check my spark plugs and they made a rather alarming squelching noise as I pulled them free - sure enough most of the plug chamber was filled with oil!! Eek!

[BrianSmith_S2]

Hang on mate aren't you starting your maintanance too early this year? At this rate you won't have any jobs to do the night before inters

have yet to top up the screen wash and check the tyre pressures . could do that before inters, dont fancy changing the rad again.lol

Brian

[BrianSmith_S2]

My gasket desparatley needs doing also Pulled the plug covers for Jas to check my spark plugs and they made a rather alarming squelching noise as I pulled them free - sure enough most of the plug chamber was filled with oil!! Eek!

Def worth doing then. could be very bad news for the engine if the oil prevents the plug from firing .

you should also notice the engine run a bit smoother too.

Brian

[BrianSmith_S2]

how long did it take to do? Mine is p**sing oil front all sides so one I have to do but strangely the sparks are dry

One of those jobs that can be done in about an hour (look up instructions), but best to take your time. took me about 2 hours, then i did an oil change afterwards incase dirt had got in with the cover off .

make sure you have a torque wrench and do the allen keys up evenly in sequence upto 10Nm.

if yours is only leakin from the outside, and the plug holes seem dry it may be worth making sure the outer screws are tight.

If you dont mind a bit of oil over the engine i would just leave it till you really need to do it, i.e. when the plug holes show signs of oil.

then again for peace of mind it would be worth doing when you next have a spare evening.

Brian

[PeteRR]

Just out of interest does the front cam seal get disturbed at all by taking the cam cover off?
I'm guessing not but I haven't taken one of myself yet (a garage did the RR's previously).
The S4 could do with a new cover gasket kit at some stage.

[Graham]

Its also a good time to have the outside of the cover bead blasted to give it a bit of a spruce up

[s2driveruk]

One of those jobs that can be done in about an hour (look up instructions), but best to take your time. took me about 2 hours, then i did an oil change afterwards incase dirt had got in with the cover off .

make sure you have a torque wrench and do the allen keys up evenly in sequence upto 10Nm.

if yours is only leakin from the outside, and the plug holes seem dry it may be worth making sure the outer screws are tight.

If you dont mind a bit of oil over the engine i would just leave it till you really need to do it, i.e. when the plug holes show signs of oil.

then again for peace of mind it would be worth doing when you next have a spare evening.

Brian

Cheers Brian, somehow i think its gonna be a busy year after a couple of not really doing to much

[Knight Rider S4]

have the same problem a little seaping oil in the spark plug tunnels .the next thing to do!!!

[BrianSmith_S2]

Just out of interest does the front cam seal get disturbed at all by taking the cam cover off?
I'm guessing not but I haven't taken one of myself yet (a garage did the RR's previously).
The S4 could do with a new cover gasket kit at some stage.

The outer seal is one piece. There are two inserts however (half moon shape) at the back of the head that may need replacing. Two new ones come with the new gasket set.

Gettin the cover back on with the new gasket seated nicely is a PITA , particularly at the front end near the cam pulley. but with patience can be done eventually. Just take your time and remember to torque up the allen screws in sequence.

Brian

[Paulgo]

Def worth doing then. could be very bad news for the engine if the oil prevents the plug from firing .

you should also notice the engine run a bit smoother too.

Brian

Was mucho relieved that mine started without a hitch - and has been running generally fine - but its obviously time to get the job done! Want to clean all the oil beather pipes too, got a new flame trap etc and the back of the engine's a bit of mess where there's been oil seepage over type. Might as well sort the dizzy gear etc out at the same time!

Paul