Camshaft Housing Inspection Procedure

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Inspect each camshaft housing for dents or damage to the exterior. A dented or damaged camshaft cover may:
- Leak engine oil
- Affect crankcase ventilation
- Interfere with the camshafts
- Interfere with the ignition coil sealing
- Allow water or condensation to enter the engine
Inspect the exterior of the camshaft housing (1) for the following conditions:
- Damage to the camshaft cover bolt holes
- Damage to the camshaft cover injector bracket bolt holes
Inspect the interior of the camshaft housing (1) for the following conditions:
- Inspect the camshaft housing for cracks, casting imperfections or damage.
- Inspect the camshaft housing sealing (3) for cracks or damage.
- Inspect all bearing bores (2) for grooves, cracks, scratches and any other damage.