Okay my 2UZ-FE mechanics out there, have a question on the camshaft bearing cap on a 2UZ-FE in a 1999 LC. I'm doing a refresh including the Timing/Water Pump, Camshaft Seals, Valve Cover gaskets, etc. Goal is to be completely oil leak free for the next multiple years (about 5 years ago did all the FIPG for the oil pans, oil pump, etc so nothing down there leaks at all, just never did the valve covers).
Once I got it all apart and cleaning it up it seems there is some seepage in these areas (I had already cleaned the area on the second pic). The camshaft seals themselves look great after 100k and 6 years since the last timing belt change.
It may all be coming from the valve covers, but my question is can I remove these 6 bolts and pull the bearing caps without effecting the camshafts? I could then redo the FIPG and no more potential oil leak points.
Once I got it all apart and cleaning it up it seems there is some seepage in these areas (I had already cleaned the area on the second pic). The camshaft seals themselves look great after 100k and 6 years since the last timing belt change.
It may all be coming from the valve covers, but my question is can I remove these 6 bolts and pull the bearing caps without effecting the camshafts? I could then redo the FIPG and no more potential oil leak points.
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