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Broken camshaft bearing cap

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Fredrik Svensson, May 22, 2021.

  1. Fredrik Svensson

    Fredrik Svensson New Member

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    Hi,
    I have a broken camshaft bearing cap, it is the mount for the valve cover bolt that is cracked as illustrated in the attached picture.

    Anyone have any experience of fixing this? I am thinking some liquid metal and helicoil?

    Br Fredrik
     

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    Fredrik Svensson, May 22, 2021
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  2. Franz

    Franz Well-Known Member

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    That's just for securing the cover. Fit a replacement one, be easier than repairing it.
     
    Franz, May 22, 2021
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    Jetfixer Well-Known Member

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    As Franz stated ...replace it, xj4ever or eBay . If it was external, JB weld would work ...but inside of engine even I would not do that , slot of heat and hot oil and if it were to break away could do real damage to the engine..
     
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  5. Dave in Ireland

    Dave in Ireland Well-Known Member

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    If you replace it, pay careful attention to size. Use plastigage to determine clearance on the one you take off and compare the replacement to it.
     
    Dave in Ireland, May 24, 2021
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