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cam shaft and bonnet prob
16. May 2011 at 11:48
 
1. I can only open bonnet when someone pulls release and I simultaneously push down on bonnetp to and then pulling up to release initially before I can press flap (want of a better term).

2. did not hold cams in place tightly enough with spanner and left hand one turned, not sure by how many teeth, about 3, returned back to approx original position.

Any ideas on how to rectify 1. Also am I in the proverbial re 2?
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Re: cam shaft and bonnet prob
Reply #1 - 16. May 2011 at 12:14
 
Can't herlp with 2 but bonnet adjustment is easily done and crops up on here very regularly. My Internet is v slow at moment but have a look in the maintenance guides.
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Re: cam shaft and bonnet prob
Reply #2 - 16. May 2011 at 12:17
 
Varche wrote on 16. May 2011 at 12:14:
Can't herlp with 2 but bonnet adjustment is easily done and crops up on here very regularly. My Internet is v slow at moment but have a look in the maintenance guides.

sure theres a how to.  Thumbs Up!
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Re: cam shaft and bonnet prob
Reply #3 - 16. May 2011 at 13:03
 
As long as the crank had been rotated back the 60° then 2. won't have caused any problem at all.   Thumbs Up!
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Re: cam shaft and bonnet prob
Reply #4 - 16. May 2011 at 13:03
 
Should be ok on the cams.

You can adjust the bonnet cable or, if the lock spring is worn then repalce the spring (about 3 quid). Maintenance guides on here for both jobs.
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Re: cam shaft and bonnet prob
Reply #5 - 16. May 2011 at 20:56
 
Great and thanks a lot everyone.  Found there was recent post re bonnet problem, but I can't remove plastic trims as all my phillip head dont fit directly into screws.

Secondly, was able to remove cams although exhaust one was difficult to remove as it seemed to be stuck.  Yes I did undo/removed all caps Cheesy Cheesy but I had to go eurocarparts to obtain a breaker bar to undo bolts. Delivery takes about 4 days, so nothing doing untill then.

I also saw some brown stuff on some of the lobes, appears to be like burn marks.  Any ideas what these are and is there a prolem with cams now or how can they  be removed Questioning

Appreciation in advance.
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Reply #6 - 16. May 2011 at 21:30
 
its oil stain....can be polished out with t-cut if you are VERY bored
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