Inspection Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Inspect the camshaft cover for the following:
- Dent or damage to the exterior of the camshaft cover
  A dented or damaged cover may:
  - Leak oil
  - Effect crankcase ventilation
  - Interfere with the camshafts
  - Interfere with the ignition module sealing
  - Allow water or condensation to enter the engine
- Damaged camshaft cover bolts
- Damage or cracking to the camshaft cover bolt grommets
- Restrictions to the ventilation system passages
- Damaged, loose or missing baffle
- Damaged, loose or missing baffle fasteners
- Damage to the oil fill hole in the left camshaft cover
- Damage or cracking to the PCV grommet in the left camshaft cover
- Damage to the ventilation hose nipple in the right camshaft cover
- Damaged threaded holes for the following:
  - Baffle
  - Ignition module
  - Wiring harness retainer
  - Fuel injector sight shield bracket in the right camshaft cover
- Damage or warped seal groove for the following:
  - Camshaft cover seal
  - Spark plug port seals
Repair or replace the camshaft cover as necessary.