Hi @ll
What are you thoughts on this situation ...
some of the M48.02 engines came with Camshaft adjuster bolts made out of aluminium with steel core as reinforcement.
I read about bunch of failures online....
Dealer does not offer bolts .. they sell whole new Camshaft Adjuster ... pre assembled with bolts ...
I'm thinking of matching some hardened steel bolts and replacing them one by one ... without removing camshaft adjustors ? There is pretty decent access.
PLUS - no need to for much disassembly .. only covers have to be removed.
PLUS - no need to for setting timing ( tools not required )
Minus - not sure how much torque is applied to those bolts ? Are there any problems with using breaker bar on those bolts ? like straining chain, trowing timing off ...
I know that there couple pro mechanics on forum .. but input from any one is welcomed !
ACCESS to Bolts with cover removed ( note that bolts are missing here )
What are you thoughts on this situation ...
some of the M48.02 engines came with Camshaft adjuster bolts made out of aluminium with steel core as reinforcement.
I read about bunch of failures online....
Dealer does not offer bolts .. they sell whole new Camshaft Adjuster ... pre assembled with bolts ...
I'm thinking of matching some hardened steel bolts and replacing them one by one ... without removing camshaft adjustors ? There is pretty decent access.
PLUS - no need to for much disassembly .. only covers have to be removed.
PLUS - no need to for setting timing ( tools not required )
Minus - not sure how much torque is applied to those bolts ? Are there any problems with using breaker bar on those bolts ? like straining chain, trowing timing off ...
I know that there couple pro mechanics on forum .. but input from any one is welcomed !
ACCESS to Bolts with cover removed ( note that bolts are missing here )
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