Camshaft woes need help

harrisongs · 30th June 2011, 13:01

Hello
I have a mg zt 1.8 53 plate. Noticed an oil leak recently nothin terrible jus a few spots in the mornin. Had the 4 camshaft seals replaced today, after an hour parked at home noticed drops again. Went back to mgr services in Coventry and thy said the seal was leaking already. They noticed some pitting on the camshaft and suggested this might be the cause.

Just really want a rough idea of how much it would cost to be replaced. Really love the car so want it fixed.

Zeb · 30th June 2011, 13:14

If it does turn out you need new camshafts for your 1.8 I have a pair sitting in my garage....

harrisongs · 30th June 2011, 13:20

Really how much would you want for them. Thank you I really appriciate the offer. They've replaced the seal again just to be absolutely sure. Fingers crossed.

Zeb · 30th June 2011, 13:39

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Originally Posted by harrisongs

Really how much would you want for them. Thank you I really appriciate the offer. They've replaced the seal again just to be absolutely sure. Fingers crossed.

You have Pm...

harrisongs · 30th June 2011, 15:41

The main question is does it really need doing, or is it something that will not really affect the car. The loss in in oil is not noticeable.

Been quoted 499 by the garage to replace them, even if bought second hand it will still cost a lot to get fixed, so jus want to know is it worth it

VVC-Geeza · 30th June 2011, 16:41

I had this problem (pitting where the seal seats) when i bought my car back in 2009,which resulted in a small weep past the seal.I suggested to the garage that we fill the pitting with something like Araldite,which we did,and i haven't had a problem since.The seal is now completely effective.

sworks · 30th June 2011, 20:48

£499 to replace 2 camshafts seems a bit steep, not too bad a job

30th June 2011, 13:01	#1
harrisongs Avid contributor mg zt 120 Join Date: May 2011 Location: nuneaton Posts: 172 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Camshaft woes need help Hello I have a mg zt 1.8 53 plate. Noticed an oil leak recently nothin terrible jus a few spots in the mornin. Had the 4 camshaft seals replaced today, after an hour parked at home noticed drops again. Went back to mgr services in Coventry and thy said the seal was leaking already. They noticed some pitting on the camshaft and suggested this might be the cause. Just really want a rough idea of how much it would cost to be replaced. Really love the car so want it fixed.

30th June 2011, 15:41	#5
harrisongs Avid contributor mg zt 120 Join Date: May 2011 Location: nuneaton Posts: 172 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The main question is does it really need doing, or is it something that will not really affect the car. The loss in in oil is not noticeable. Been quoted 499 by the garage to replace them, even if bought second hand it will still cost a lot to get fixed, so jus want to know is it worth it Last edited by harrisongs; 30th June 2011 at 16:21..

30th June 2011, 16:41	#6
VVC-Geeza This is my second home 2005 Connoisseur SE 1.8 Turbo,2004 45 1.8 Connoisseur and my beloved 1998 VVC Coupe. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Derby. Posts: 8,780 Thanks: 2,022 Thanked 1,016 Times in 739 Posts	I had this problem (pitting where the seal seats) when i bought my car back in 2009,which resulted in a small weep past the seal.I suggested to the garage that we fill the pitting with something like Araldite,which we did,and i haven't had a problem since.The seal is now completely effective. __________________

30th June 2011, 20:48	#7
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30th June 2011, 13:14	#2
Zeb Banned MGZT V8 & ZTT 190+LPG Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 8,089 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	If it does turn out you need new camshafts for your 1.8 I have a pair sitting in my garage....

30th June 2011, 13:20	#3
harrisongs Avid contributor mg zt 120 Join Date: May 2011 Location: nuneaton Posts: 172 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Really how much would you want for them. Thank you I really appriciate the offer. They've replaced the seal again just to be absolutely sure. Fingers crossed.