DaveWaters

The cam caps need to have sealant there. Because there is oil present on the inside but it is a very narrow area and its also a bearing surface on the inside where assembly lube is used. So if too much lube is there or the person who assembled it didn’t properly clean and add very little sealant to the surface I could see it ooze out. Most of us use either threebond or ultra grey. Perhaps the builder used a high temp red sealant. If it wipes away like oil/grease that might be a cause for concern. If its dry like sealant you’re probably fine. Check the fsm for the cam cap assembly procedure so you see what I mean.

Please tell me that the red stuff squeeing out of the front cam caps just behind the cam seals is sealant and not assembly lube

Water pump hoses off the bottom of the pump go behind the timing cover as well and connect to the hard lines that run atop the block and don’t forget the avics banjo minus the filter that goes in before the cover goes on.

If they do the work don’t forget to tell them to throw the 8 leftover cans of brake cleaner in the trunk for you.

Man that sucks!!... Glad everyone is ok.

Thanks.. I definitely plan on doing that. I may also route the line across in front of the seat under the carpet but high near the base of the seat if doable.

I'm gonna do this as well before I end up with a ruptured line. Recall was done before I bought my car and when I inspected it recently it looked like crap coated in wax. Any chance you could post a list of what you used? It would save myself and others some time putting together what we would need. Thanks -Dave