Inspection Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora and 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect each camshaft cover for the dents or damage to the exterior. A dented or damaged camshaft cover may:
- Leak engine oil
- Effect crankcase ventilation
- Interfere with the camshafts
- Interfere with the ignition module sealing
- Allow water or condensation to enter the engine
- Inspect the exterior of the left camshaft cover for the following conditions:
- Damage to the camshaft cover bolt holes (1)
- Damage to the oil fill hole (2)
- Damage to the fuel injector sight shield studs (3)
- Damage to the PCV grommet hole (4)
- Damage to the mounting holes for the ignition coil assembly (5)
- Inspect the interior of the left camshaft cover for the following conditions:
- Gouges or damage to the camshaft cover sealing groove (1)
- Damaged, loose or missing baffle fasteners (2)
- Damaged, loose or missing baffle (2)
- Gouges or damage to the spark plug sealing grooves (3)
- Gouges or damage to the ignition coil assembly ground/RFI spring port sealing groove (4)
- Restrictions to the ventilation system (5)
- Inspect the exterior of the right camshaft cover for the following conditions:
- Damage to the camshaft cover bolt holes (1)
- Damage to the mounting holes for the ignition coil assembly (2)
- Damage to the ventilation hose nipple (3)
- Damage to the fuel injector sight shield bracket bolt holes (4)
- Inspect the interior of the right camshaft cover for the following conditions:
- Gouges or damage to the camshaft cover sealing groove (1)
- Damaged, loose or missing baffle fasteners (2)
- Damaged, loose or missing baffle (2)
- Gouges or damage to the spark plug port sealing grooves (3)
- Restrictions to the ventilation system (4)
- Gouges or damage to the ignition coil assembly ground/RFI spring port sealing groove (5)
- Repair or replace the camshaft cover or covers as necessary.