Camshaft end cover leaking

[Psalm23_(UK)]

I was removing the lifting eye as its been rubbing on my K&N. When i noticed the mess behind. Done a search and found out its the camshaft end cover. Just not sure how to solve leak problem and how to clean up the mess.
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[stu-172]

Clean it with gunk or another degreaser. U'll need 2 purchase a new cap from renault to fix the leak. I'm guessing they've been removed b4?

 

[Psalm23_(UK)]

Had cambelts done back in June last year as I bought car in May with no history so not too sure. Do they just unscrew? Do I have to drain any oil/fluids/etc? Bit of a novice but handy with a spanner!

 

[Millsy]

stick a screwdriver in it and yank it out, then replace with the new ones.

they should've ordered and replaced them when the cambelt was done last year.

before i bought my car it had the same problem, lazy bloody garages!

 

[TomTom]

They don't need to be removed to replace the cambelt on the 1.2, its not twin cam like the 1.4/1.6/2.0

Get the old one off, clean it up as best you can and fit a new one, have a look after a couple of weeks. Tap it in with a 30/32mm socket and a hammer gently. You've gotta remember its taken X amount of years to get like that, and its only weeping, nowt to worry about.

 

[Fred@BTM]

a leaking 1.2 16v is a good 1.2 16v!

 

[Psalm23_(UK)]

I must admit I haven't seen and oil on the road, so it cant be much of a leak but wanted to stop it before it got worse. should i put any sealant around when I refit the plug? If so what.

 

[stu-172]

Nope just pop it in! U'll need a hammer as it'll be tite!

 

[Psalm23_(UK)]

I used to know a german tool maker like that Fitz Nicentite!

Cheers guys!