Guest Johnski Posted March 1, 2006 (edited) Just a quick question folks....I got a cam cover from ebay as i was told that i needed this for pruposes of mot. I recieved the said item today however to the best of my knowledge there is a part missing.... http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c263/Joh.../Photo-0083.jpg I think there is a bit that actually goes over the cams as well as this bit that goes at the side of them I really need this part as my car wont pass mot without it, he also did not supply any of the screws/bolts to fit it either edit; Image size, please re-read the forum rules you agreed to for image sizes or post a thumbnail. Graham. Edited March 1, 2006 by pugtorque Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miamistu 1 Posted March 1, 2006 There are three parts to the cam end cover. The plastic back plate, the cover you have in the pic above and a metal strip which latches the other two parts together. To put the back plate on requires having the pulleys off (which obviously means having the belt off too). I'm sure other people have gone without the cover - i've seen pictures of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Johnski Posted March 1, 2006 Sorry i forgot to mention that I have the metal strip.... The mot centres in this part of the world are very strict on these type of things, a friend who has an mi failed on the fact he had no cover on his... Rather get the cover on than book a retest as it can take up to 3months over here for a retest date. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
16v205 9 Posted March 1, 2006 There are three parts to the cam end cover. The plastic back plate, the cover you have in the pic above and a metal strip which latches the other two parts together. To put the back plate on requires having the pulleys off (which obviously means having the belt off too). I'm sure other people have gone without the cover - i've seen pictures of them. If you make a few 'strategic' cuts you can fit the back half of the cam cover onto the head and block with out taking the belt/cam wheels off. Mines been running like this for 3 years after I forgot to put it back on again after swapping the cams and tensioning the new belt. Rich Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Johnski Posted March 1, 2006 If you make a few 'strategic' cuts you can fit the back half of the cam cover onto the head and block with out taking the belt/cam wheels off. Mines been running like this for 3 years after I forgot to put it back on again after swapping the cams and tensioning the new belt. Rich I also need the other plastic bit that attaches onto the flat section i already have? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miamistu 1 Posted March 1, 2006 Yup, I'm afraid so. Pity this thread didn't come up about a month ago, I recently threw one out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Johnski Posted March 1, 2006 Yup, I'm afraid so. Pity this thread didn't come up about a month ago, I recently threw one out I assume the other section goes behind the cams which is why you have to take the belt off? I cant seem to find one anywhere!!....check the local amenity site for me to see if you can find the one you threw away...lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Johnski Posted March 4, 2006 (edited) I know this should probably be in the wanted section (dont have enough posts yet!!) but i desperately need the cam housing... so if anyone has one or can get one for me please let me know.... as i said before cant send my car in for mot without it!! Edited March 4, 2006 by Johnski Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
