ZT190 KV6 Camshaft Oil Seal Swap - Tips?

Randyjim · 2nd April 2024, 12:14

Hi all,

My ZT190 has a leaking camshaft oil seal at the front of the engine, nearest the drivers side headlight. Unfortunately the camshaft has been damaged, and part of the end of the shaft where the timing notch is has broken away leaving sharp edges. This has caused the inside lip of the seal to become damaged (most likely during fitting)and a resultant leak.

Fortunately there are no sprockets involved to overcomplicate the job, but access is limited between the cylinder head and the PAS reservoir. Does any body have any tips, or tool suggestions, to help get this swapped as easily as possible please?

Thanks,
James.

2nd April 2024, 12:14	#1
Randyjim Regular poster MG ZT 190 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Gloucester Posts: 84 Thanks: 30 Thanked 25 Times in 21 Posts	ZT190 KV6 Camshaft Oil Seal Swap - Tips? Hi all, My ZT190 has a leaking camshaft oil seal at the front of the engine, nearest the drivers side headlight. Unfortunately the camshaft has been damaged, and part of the end of the shaft where the timing notch is has broken away leaving sharp edges. This has caused the inside lip of the seal to become damaged (most likely during fitting)and a resultant leak. Fortunately there are no sprockets involved to overcomplicate the job, but access is limited between the cylinder head and the PAS reservoir. Does any body have any tips, or tool suggestions, to help get this swapped as easily as possible please? Thanks, James.