what a rubbish day help needed

[baynton1991]

well so far noticed my driveshaft boot has split.
could any1 tell me how to resolve the problems below

What is its purpose and does it matter that theres a split in it?



what is this metal ring next to the abs ring? its loose and not fixed to anything, also there isnt 1 on the passanger side.

 

[Fred@BTM]

you like starting new threads!

 

[Dan172ph1]

That's the cam seal and yes it does matter if it's split and sounds like you need new driveshafts,if they've been split for a while with no rings on them,which looks like the case then the cv joints will be shot and probably overheating,

 

[Dan172ph1]

That ring in the picture should be over the boot I think,not the best picture to check

 

[scotty2hotty81]

It's the original cv boot clip just pull it off if your botherd, which I think you would be lol

 

[baynton1991]

you like starting new threads!

its just 2day, thought i was just going to give the car a clean and started to find problems everywhere

 

[baynton1991]

That's the cam seal and yes it does matter if it's split and sounds like you need new driveshafts,if they've been split for a while with no rings on them,which looks like the case then the cv joints will be shot and probably overheating,

cheers m8, iv had the shitest day ever. hopfully top gear makes up for it in a few days

 

[baynton1991]

That's the cam seal and yes it does matter if it's split and sounds like you need new driveshafts,if they've been split for a while with no rings on them,which looks like the case then the cv joints will be shot and probably overheating,

can i just cover the hole in the plastic cap or does it need replacing what is its purpose?
cheers for bearing with me by the way I am a noob a this sort of stuff.

 

[Dan172ph1]

im no expert mate but id get them replaced, theyre not exspensive, you can buy them from k-tec not a difficult job but a fair bit to remove from your engine before you get to them.also got to be careful taking off your rocker cover,the cam can lift with it.probably best to check on here for a guide if there is one.

 

[ozclio03]

wow thats the rustiest Clio i ever seen, I'm from Austrailia, that doesnt happen to our clios here, whats the deal ? do all UK cars end up like that lol?

 

[Adam-o]

salt used in the winter by the road maintanance crews causes the metal to rust. No wonder it's not common in Australia

 

[ozclio03]

figured that was what is it, sucks big time, rather drive on ice then rust out my clio. cant they use something else ie hot water or something

 

[UnderSteerDan]

figured that was what is it, sucks big time, rather drive on ice then rust out my clio. cant they use something else ie hot water or something

:lolup:

 

[Nickson]

figured that was what is it, sucks big time, rather drive on ice then rust out my clio. cant they use something else ie hot water or something

What would happen when that 'hot water' loses all of its heat?

 

[DaveL485]

well so far noticed my driveshaft boot has split.
could any1 tell me how to resolve the problems below
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What is its purpose and does it matter that theres a split in it?

Camshaft seal. So yes it matters, oil could get out or dirt could get in.

im no expert mate but id get them replaced, theyre not exspensive, you can buy them from k-tec not a difficult job but a fair bit to remove from your engine before you get to them.also got to be careful taking off your rocker cover,the cam can lift with it.probably best to check on here for a guide if there is one.

You dont need to remove the rocker cover, the centre of the metal part of the core plug is missing, so just poke something through the soft rubber in the middle and pop it out. Don't go all axe murderer on it or anything, but a fiddle with a flatblade screwdriver will pull it out. Then the new one just knocks in its place with a flat drift.