Captiva

Camshaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection

1. Clean the camshaft covers in solvent.

Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.

2. Dry the camshaft covers with compressed air.

1. Inspect each camshaft cover for the dents or damage to the exterior. A dented or damaged camshaft cover may:

•	Leak engine oil

•	Effect crankcase ventilation

•	Interfere with the camshafts

•	Interfere with the ignition coil sealing

•	Allow water or condensation to enter the engine




2. Inspect the exterior of the left camshaft cover for the following conditions:

•	Damage to the camshaft cover bolt holes (1)

•	Damage to the oil filler tube (2)

•	Damage to the mounting holes (3) for the ignition coil assembly and fuel injector sight shield ball stud.

•	Damage to the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose connector (4)--A damaged PCV hose connector is replaceable.




3. Inspect the interior of the left camshaft cover for the following conditions:

•	Gouges or damage to the camshaft cover sealing groove (1)

•	Damaged, loose or missing baffle fasteners (2)

•	Damaged, loose or missing baffle (3)

•	Gouges or damage to the spark plug shield seal bore (4)

•	Restrictions to the ventilation system (5)




4. Inspect the exterior of the right camshaft cover for the following conditions:

•	Damage to the PCV orifice (1)--A damaged PCV orifice can be replaced. Refer to PCV Orifice Replacement.

•	Damage to the mounting holes (2) for the ignition coil assembly

•	Damage to the camshaft cover bolt holes (3)




5. Inspect the interior of the right camshaft cover for the following conditions:

•	Restrictions to the ventilation system (1)

•	Gouges or damage to the spark plug shield seal bore (2)

•	Gouges or damage to the camshaft cover sealing groove (3)

6. Repair or replace the camshaft cover or covers as necessary.

Note: If the PCV orifice is damaged or plugged and cannot be cleaned out, the PCV orifice can be replaced.

1. Remove the old PCV orifice by gripping the neck of the orifice with pliers and twisting and pulling out of the right camshaft cover.



2. Apply sealant GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) or equivalent to the NEW PCV orifice (1).



3. Install the NEW PCV orifice into the right camshaft cover. After insertion, twist the PCV orifice in order to eliminate any vertical leak paths in the sealant.

Note: If the PCV fitting is damaged or plugged and cannot be cleaned out, the PCV fitting can be replaced.

1. Remove the old PCV fitting.
2. Install the new PCV fitting with a NEW O-ring.