Noz Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 (edited) Can I re use cam cover seals if I take the covers off? Thinking about a quick paint job for them. Edited July 13, 2021 by Noz (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m12aak Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 The cam seals aren't affected when the covers come off as there is a bearing cap holding them in on either side, so you should have no issues. I'd probably replace the cover gaskets while your there though (if they haven't been done recently). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted July 13, 2021 Author Share Posted July 13, 2021 I meant cam cover seals lol my bad. Obviously removing cover isn't going to disturb the cam seal itself, didn't word that great. Maybe found some local ones, fingers crossed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc92 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Should be OK as long as they're not old and hard. I replaced mine in 2017 or so and they still seal fine even though I took them off again a couple of times since then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 For £15 a pair from Toyota if you havnt done them it's best to replace. The old hard ones also cause the ends etc to crack on refitting. New ones are more supple and seal off nicely. Its something pitiful like 5>7ftlbs or NMs I can't remember off the top of my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted July 14, 2021 Author Share Posted July 14, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, MattP said: For £15 a pair from Toyota if you havnt done them it's best to replace. The old hard ones also cause the ends etc to crack on refitting. New ones are more supple and seal off nicely. Its something pitiful like 5>7ftlbs or NMs I can't remember off the top of my head. Ordered some bro. Just to be safe. Problem I had was time. As swapping covers next few days and wanted to attend a local show Sunday. But got a set on over night from Japan. Edited July 14, 2021 by Noz (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Yep they usually on the shelf around here I used to pick bits up same day from import car parts but they no longer stock Supra Parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted July 14, 2021 Author Share Posted July 14, 2021 Parts getting rarer that's for sure. Hopefully companies keep making seals. Non service items are definitely drying up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 3 hours ago, MattP said: Its something pitiful like 5>7ftlbs or NMs I can't remember off the top of my head. Not many have a low end torque wrench so its finger tight (2Nm) and a 1/4 turn. Best to torque again after a run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted July 14, 2021 Author Share Posted July 14, 2021 15 minutes ago, rider said: Not many have a low end torque wrench so its finger tight (2Nm) and a 1/4 turn. Best to torque again after a run. Top man thanks! Will lick edges with a bit of oil too to ensure they "slide" into place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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