rocker cover oil all around the pistons/valves???

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eun
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Post Tue Aug 29, 2006 10:25 pm

hi i need some help

will get pics up asap.

i took my rocker cover off to spray and have oil laying about in the head block bit around all the pistons/valves?

im sure you know what i mean

there is oil everywhere should this be like this or not just before i take a tissue to soak up all the shit

cheers for any help in advance :D
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kam-325i
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Post Tue Aug 29, 2006 10:32 pm

Yes, oil will pool in the cam/rocker area....
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Post Tue Aug 29, 2006 10:37 pm

so it doesnt need any wiping then? :wink:
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Post Tue Aug 29, 2006 11:03 pm

Are you referring to the area around the bottom of the valve srpings ? if so, just leave it.....
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