{"id":121055,"date":"2024-11-06T23:26:03","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T07:26:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=121055"},"modified":"2025-01-20T17:29:34","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T01:29:34","slug":"how-to-replace-a-camshaft-cap-and-other-faq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-replace-a-camshaft-cap-and-other-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Replace a Camshaft Cap and Other FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column121055_54ac40-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column121055_54ac40-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column121055_54ac40-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column121055_54ac40-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column121055_54ac40-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column121055_54ac40-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column121055_54ac40-9f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column121055_54ac40-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column121055_54ac40-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column121055_54ac40-9f inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-d5554c  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-124ffc\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading121055_1425ec-a0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading121055_1425ec-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading121055_1425ec-a0\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading121055_1425ec-a0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading121055_1425ec-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading121055_1425ec-a0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading121055_1425ec-a0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading121055_1425ec-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading121055_1425ec-a0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading121055_1425ec-a0 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading121055_1425ec-a0\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When replacing a camshaft cap, be sure to prepare the necessary tools, carefully remove the camshaft bearing cap bolts, and place a towel in the cam chain tunnel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other camshaft cap replacement tips include cleaning the camshaft head, lubricating the camshaft, and tightening the cam cap properly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A camshaft cap, or cam cap for short, is a rubber seal that covers the end of the camshaft. Each engine needs two cam caps, with one mounted on each of the front ends of the intake camshafts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>In order for the engine to function correctly, each of its parts must be in top condition. This includes even the smallest components that some might overlook, such as the camshaft cap. If the camshaft cap is damaged or mounted incorrectly, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/camshaft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"camshaft\">camshaft<\/a> can break down, causing the entire engine to malfunction. Because of this, it&rsquo;s important to know how to replace a camshaft cap properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You May Need to Replace Camshaft Caps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Camshaft caps need to be replaced in sets rather than just replacing one cap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Camshaft caps, unlike rod bearing and main bearing caps, almost never have bearings. The cap itself is the bearing, and may wear because of the constant upward pressure of the valve springs on the camshaft. The head typically only wears where the cam spins if the engine is starved for oil, and that requires replacing the cylinder head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But cam caps, as they wear, can allow the camshaft journal clearance to increase to the point of losing oil pressure when the engine is hot. Thus, replacing cam caps might slightly help with an oil pressure concern if the pump and other bearings have been replaced and the oil pressure is a bit lower than desired. This is particularly important on engines that use oil pressure timing chain tensioners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Camshaft caps need to be replaced in sets rather than just replacing one cap.<\/p>\n<cite><em>&ndash;&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/richardmccuistian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician\">Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Camshaft Cap Replacement Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Replacing a camshaft cap isn&rsquo;t easy, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean you can&rsquo;t give it a try. If you&rsquo;re up for the task, here are some tips on how to replace a camshaft cap by yourself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/camshaft-caps-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"camshaft caps of a car engine\" class=\"wp-image-124368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/camshaft-caps-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/camshaft-caps-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/camshaft-caps-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/camshaft-caps-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/camshaft-caps-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/camshaft-caps-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/camshaft-caps.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Camshaft caps are engine-specific and can be purchased as replacement items. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepare the Necessary Tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s best to prepare everything you need before you start working on your camshaft cap. You&rsquo;ll save a lot of time this way, and it&rsquo;s also a great way of making sure you have all the necessary tools on hand. You&rsquo;ll need a torque wrench, shop towels, and lubricant (some grease will do). Don&rsquo;t forget to get replacement cam caps that fit your engine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remove the Rocker Arm (Valve) Cover<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you can access the camshafts in an overhead cam engine, the valve cover needs to be removed. Sometimes removing the valve covers can be quite demanding, particularly on V6 and V8 engines and even on some 4 cylinder platforms. You need to do whatever you can to clean the top of the engine with compressed air to remove any debris that will have settled around the valve covers, then do whatever your manual tells you to do to remove the covers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carefully Remove the Camshaft Cap Bolts On the Cap<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First, always remove and replace each cap without loosening or removing other caps if you&rsquo;re just replacing the cap. The valve spring pressure will unseat the camshaft if you loosen them all, and you don&rsquo;t want that. So again, focus on just one cap and change that one, then move on to the next one after carefully torquing the bolts to specs on the cap you&rsquo;ve replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lubricate the Camshaft Cap<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Apply clean engine oil or a bit of grease, then apply a light coat on the camshaft journal and camshaft bearing cap. This provides lubrication as soon as the camshaft begins to spin. Note that this step is very important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Install and Tighten the Camshaft Cap Properly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you install the cam cap the right way. It will only fit one way and if you install it backwards you may crack the cap when torquing the bolts. Make sure it&rsquo;s configured the same way as the caps you haven&rsquo;t yet replaced. Refer to the instruction manual of your cam cap for the correct torque specs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much Does a Camshaft Cap Replacement Cost?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The exact price can vary depending on your vehicle&rsquo;s year, make, and model, but you can expect to spend anywhere between $10 and $100 on a brand-new camshaft cap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get a Replacement Camshaft Cap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&rsquo;t hold off on camshaft cap replacements. Despite its size, this component plays an important role in keeping the camshaft operative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the help of <a href=\"http:\/\/carparts.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CarParts.com\">CarParts.com<\/a>, you won&rsquo;t have to worry about finding auto parts compatible with your vehicle. The best part? You don&rsquo;t even have to take one step outside your home to get your hands on a new camshaft cap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We source our parts from some of the most reliable names in the industry. Each item in our catalog is carefully selected by a team of professionals to guarantee both quality and longevity. This means you won&rsquo;t have to worry about your replacement parts failing you any time soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get started, simply use your mobile device or computer to download our mobile app or visit our website. Use our vehicle selector and input your vehicle&rsquo;s details. 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