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Title: 2.5 V6 cam gasket replacement
Post by: Busker75 on 20 February 2014, 13:08:55
Howdy all....Ill begin by saying my v6 is smoking like a trooper as oil is dripping out the cams badly now. I have took of the plentum before so I know that I am half way there but I need to take the inlet manifold off so any tips help or advice will be gratefully appreciated...some body suggested taking one of the fuses out before de pressurising the fuel line ???
Title: Re: 2.5 V6 cam gasket replacement
Post by: tigers_gonads on 20 February 2014, 13:27:07
Never bothered de pressurising tbh, I just undo the 17 and 19 mm nuts on the fuel rail.
Remove the vacuum pipe off the fuel regulator and get on with it  :y

You will get some petrol spillage so a few rags at the ready and away you go  :y
JUST MAKE SURE THE ENGINE IS COOL FIRST  ;)
Title: Re: 2.5 V6 cam gasket replacement
Post by: Busker75 on 20 February 2014, 14:49:02
cheers tiger .....did you bother with torque settings ?? if so what were they mate?
Title: Re: 2.5 V6 cam gasket replacement
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 20 February 2014, 15:15:13
Maintenance guide available here:

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90542.0

Title: Re: 2.5 V6 cam gasket replacement
Post by: Webby the Bear on 20 February 2014, 16:17:55
Detailed how to with pics of removing inlets in my ECT replacement guide...

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=113765.0

:)
Title: Re: 2.5 V6 cam gasket replacement
Post by: tigers_gonads on 20 February 2014, 16:20:57
cheers tiger .....did you bother with torque settings ?? if so what were they mate?


Cam cover bolts are 8Nm  :y

Title: Re: 2.5 V6 cam gasket replacement
Post by: terry paget on 20 February 2014, 17:45:58
I was about to observe that no-one sells torque wrenches going as low as 8Nm, but I see Machine Mart sell a 1/4" electronic torque wrench going from 3-30Nm. It costs £78, bit pricey for me I trust all you experts use them all the time.
Title: Re: 2.5 V6 cam gasket replacement
Post by: Entwood on 20 February 2014, 17:51:34
I was about to observe that no-one sells torque wrenches going as low as 8Nm, but I see Machine Mart sell a 1/4" electronic torque wrench going from 3-30Nm. It costs £78, bit pricey for me I trust all you experts use them all the time.

I have 2 torque wrenches that do 8Nm ..   a Sealey 2-24Nm model no STW1012 and a Teng 5-25Nm model no 3892AG-E1

Google implies both are still available

http://www.ebay.co.uk/bhp/sealey-stw1012

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Teng-3892AG-E1-Torque-Wrench-5-25nm-3-8-Drive-Angular-/140409612587

HTH
Title: Re: 2.5 V6 cam gasket replacement
Post by: terry paget on 20 February 2014, 18:58:27
Many thanks. I shall order one.
Title: Re: 2.5 V6 cam gasket replacement
Post by: Busker75 on 21 February 2014, 10:05:02
many thanks chaps ive booked myself next sunday to do the job......check this out what I found on you tube   :)

http://youtu.be/PczuE0tH7Xw
Title: Re: 2.5 V6 cam gasket replacement
Post by: Webby the Bear on 21 February 2014, 13:25:03
I watched that video, Busker. I think the lad does pretty good. it's cool to see how different people do different things. E.g. I would leave all the front plastic trim in place. I would also remove the inlets in their entirety as opposed to unplugging the fuel rail. But, he did it. Good job  :y
Title: Re: 2.5 V6 cam gasket replacement
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 21 February 2014, 13:51:51
I watched that video, Busker. I think the lad does pretty good. it's cool to see how different people do different things. E.g. I would leave all the front plastic trim in place. I would also remove the inlets in their entirety as opposed to unplugging the fuel rail. But, he did it. Good job  :y

Its so so, a few key bits to avoid doing and a key one is unpluging all the individual injectors (seen it to many times where the connectors are not re-fitted properly).

I propose that everybody does this job at least five times, you get pretty slick then  ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2.5 V6 cam gasket replacement
Post by: omega3000 on 21 February 2014, 14:11:35
I watched that video, Busker. I think the lad does pretty good. it's cool to see how different people do different things. E.g. I would leave all the front plastic trim in place. I would also remove the inlets in their entirety as opposed to unplugging the fuel rail. But, he did it. Good job  :y

Its so so, a few key bits to avoid doing and a key one is unpluging all the individual injectors (seen it to many times where the connectors are not re-fitted properly).

I propose that everybody does this job at least five times, you get pretty slick then  ;D ;D

Once is enough  ::)
Title: Re: 2.5 V6 cam gasket replacement
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 21 February 2014, 14:22:07
I watched that video, Busker. I think the lad does pretty good. it's cool to see how different people do different things. E.g. I would leave all the front plastic trim in place. I would also remove the inlets in their entirety as opposed to unplugging the fuel rail. But, he did it. Good job  :y

Its so so, a few key bits to avoid doing and a key one is unpluging all the individual injectors (seen it to many times where the connectors are not re-fitted properly).

I propose that everybody does this job at least five times, you get pretty slick then  ;D ;D

Once is enough  ::)
never is enough  ;D
Title: Re: 2.5 V6 cam gasket replacement
Post by: biggriffin on 21 February 2014, 15:19:31
I watched that video, Busker. I think the lad does pretty good. it's cool to see how different people do different things. E.g. I would leave all the front plastic trim in place. I would also remove the inlets in their entirety as opposed to unplugging the fuel rail. But, he did it. Good job  :y

Its so so, a few key bits to avoid doing and a key one is unpluging all the individual injectors (seen it to many times where the connectors are not re-fitted properly).

I propose that everybody does this job at least five times, you get pretty slick then  ;D ;D

Once is enough  ::)
never is enough  ;D

use pattern parts  ???
Title: Re: 2.5 V6 cam gasket replacement
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 21 February 2014, 15:29:29
In the early days of the Omega I did indeed use numerous types of pattern gasket, some that came with head gasket kits, others that were bought online, genuine and named parts from factors.

Only one of those used worked reliably every time and hence why we recommend what we do.

Its not favouratism or similar, its down to experience  :y
Title: Re: 2.5 V6 cam gasket replacement
Post by: omega3000 on 21 February 2014, 15:54:44
I watched that video, Busker. I think the lad does pretty good. it's cool to see how different people do different things. E.g. I would leave all the front plastic trim in place. I would also remove the inlets in their entirety as opposed to unplugging the fuel rail. But, he did it. Good job  :y

Its so so, a few key bits to avoid doing and a key one is unpluging all the individual injectors (seen it to many times where the connectors are not re-fitted properly).

I propose that everybody does this job at least five times, you get pretty slick then  ;D ;D

Once is enough  ::)
never is enough  ;D

use pattern parts ???

Naughty boy  :( ;D





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