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Stu2j · Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2003 11:59 am Post subject: Cam Cover

How hard is it to swap the cam cover on the 924?

In addition to the new cover do you just need a new gasket? Does the gasket have to be treated with something?

Is this a simple thing or a big complicated thing?

Thanks.
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924 turbo · Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2003 12:22 pm Post subject:

It's a pretty easy job. The only things to watch out for are the little nuts and washers that hold the cam cover on. They're quite small and easy to lose, so be careful when you take them off. Once you have the cover off, it's a good time to inspect the plastic elbow on the oiling tube and peek at the cam lobes and followers to make sure they're wearing evenly. I don't use any sealant of any kind on the valve cover.
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924martinirossi · Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2003 1:29 pm Post subject:

I have been sucessfull more times than one on resusing the old gasket. Should be no problem.

Michael

Joes924Racer · Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2003 3:21 pm Post subject:

Dont attempt it look for a mechanic and tell him you want a new gasket.
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Stu2j · Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2003 11:21 pm Post subject:

78 924 N/a · Joined: 20 Mar 2003 Posts: 769 Location: Pacific N.W.

Its really easy. Why though, did you get a polished cover?

Or is it leaking?

You 'should' use a new gasket. You might be able to get away with it but why bother?

Just make sure you do a really good surface prep (clean, and dry) before you put new gasket on!

Don't put anything on gasket!

924 Turbo is right about the cam feed elbow BUT for your own peace of mind, you should replace the elbow and the tube. Very cheap insurance!! They are on ebay all the time, although prolly avail. just about anywhere. VERY CHEAP insurance!!

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Joes924Racer · Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2003 7:10 am Post subject:

whats with the avitars martinirossi is pretty hip though pop-eye
movies thats something else Kind of got a kick out of them at first
then watched awhile thought" hmm" isnt that something a mini-
movie avitar.

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78 924 N/a · Joined: 20 Mar 2003 Posts: 769 Location: Pacific N.W.

That avatar is pretty cool Stu!

Where'd you find that?
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78 924 N/a · Joined: 20 Mar 2003 Posts: 769 Location: Pacific N.W.

And how come your not at work Joe, hookie???

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Stu2j · Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2003 11:24 am Post subject:

Stu2j · Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2003 11:26 am Post subject:

Stu2j · Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2003 10:15 am Post subject:

Wow.. look what I got CHEAP!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&category=33627&item=2418385187

Hmmm.. might make the rest of the engine look pretty crappy eh?

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Minus000 · Joined: 29 May 2003 Posts: 363 Location: Sidney, B.C.

cool. let me know how it goes. I saw that this moring browsing for a shifter boot. Maybe I will buy one next.

1982Porsche924 · Joined: 14 Nov 2002 Posts: 679 Location: Cupertino, CA

takes me 10 minutes to take off, really easy. Make sure to get both the valve cover gasket and 2 seals. I ordered seals from performance, only to find out that it comes in a pack of 1. As Jon already said, make sure to keep track of those little nuts, they are fairly easy to loose. Good deal on that valve cover, really nice. Make sure to get pictures once you install it.

might want to check your valve clearances once the valve cover is off...just in case.
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Engine: Euro pistons, Light Flywheel, Weber TB, Bursch Header, Cam Wheel
Suspension: Front coil-overs, adj sways, Solid bush. Thicker tors. bars, 5-bolt, BBS rims
Body: Fiberglass widebody kit, 931 Nose

Phogphire1 · Joined: 05 Apr 2003 Posts: 293 Location: Portland, OR

Hey Stu2j, You got yours cheaper than I got my beadblasted. pretty cool.

I think I paid $15 to have mine beadblasted (packaged other parts as well)

Good move,

Jonathan
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