Barty

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Has anyone successfully replaced the cam plug as pictured above without removal of the valve cover? If so, can you share your methodology?

Alternatively, do I need to get a new valve cover gasket if I have to remove the valve cover to replace this plug or can I re-use the valve cover gasket? My car is leaking oil from the plug and I need to replace it. I did the valve cover not that long ago and I would hate to replace it since it is not leaking at all.

Thanks a lot!

A6Gary

Yes, you should be able to re-use the valve cover gasket since it is made of a rubber compound.

4Driver4

It's much easier to replace if you pull the valve cover. Which side are you doing? Are you sure it is the source of the leak. Those leak, but not as much as a cam adjuster seal.

4Driver4

I might chance it with a rubber gasket if it was only on there a day or so, but really it should be changed.

BernieBenz

Si caulk does just fine, and never leaks.

4Driver4

<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/2678231.phtml">Did you slip me teh caulk?</a></li></ul>

JoeVane

I need to replace the same plug.

Thanks!