Valve Clearance, Setting/Adjusting: Cleaning

Fig 1: Cleaning Camshaft Cover

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Use a razor blade or a gasket scraper and gasket solvent P/N 1161 440 on the camshaft cover.

WARNING: Use a fume hood or extractor when using gasket solvent.

Use only a gasket scraper or razor blade on the cylinder head.

NOTE: Take great care around the oil ducts for the variable valve timing solenoid. This applies to both the camshaft cover and the cylinder head. The solenoid is extremely sensitive to contaminants.

Dry and blow all surfaces clean.