large 33 Posted July 21, 2007 Hi all. While replacing the seal on my cam shaft (timing belt end) i found a hole in to the water ways.The oil and water have not been mixing and the water has not been leaking. the problem i had with the engine was that it was leaking oil from what looked like everywhere i was thinking over pressure dew to blocked oil breathers or the head gasgit as i had just replaced it (first time i done one). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
large 33 Posted July 21, 2007 Sorry,what i want to know is the head U/S as this is the second one like this i have seen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 244 3 Cars Posted July 22, 2007 Can you get a picture of the hole you mean? Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GLPoomobile 958 Posted July 22, 2007 He's probably referring to that hole on 8v heads under the camshaft seal, that is apparentlt normal and found on all 8v heads (at least what I was told when I found mine). It's a nasty shape and looks like a chunk has cracked and come off, but as above, I was told it was supposed to be there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
large 33 Posted July 22, 2007 Sorry i can't get a picture. It is as discribed above, did the head go back on ok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matty_gti 20 Posted July 22, 2007 Sorry i can't get a picture. It is as discribed above, did the head go back on ok. Im pretty sure he would be reffering to this, And yes it is ment to be there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
large 33 Posted July 22, 2007 Thats the one! Thank you all for your help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites