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Originally Posted by Randyjim
Funnily enough the part I'm referring to as "the seal" is the seal. I believe originally it would have been a cap, but seals have been fitted instead ...
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Thanks Jim, I'm familiar with that procedure.
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Originally Posted by Randyjim
Reading these forums suggests replacing the caps with seals is common practice these days due to lack of availability of quality caps, with aftermarket parts having a tendency to fall out.
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The original end cap design doesn't fall out if it is properly fitted. However that is not easy. Without doubt the best method is that pioneered by
Mr Toad and described by
xsport above; the use of a long woodworker's cramp over the length of the cylinder head. I have personally witnessed
Mr Toad fitting end caps in seconds!
If you want to stop your oil leak and protect the end of your camshaft from rusting at the same time, I'd recommend fitting the end caps as specified by MG Rover.
Simon