Freelander 1 TD4 Camshaft Cover Nuts

freelander03 · Mar 14, 2023

Does anyone know of a part number or replacement part for the brass coloured nuts on the td4 camshaft cover?

I have overtightened an intake manifold bolt, and its pulled it out and stuck itself to the bolt, I have checked RAVE, searched on here and haven't found anything.

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Arctic2 · Mar 15, 2023

Hold the brass collet with some mole grips and undo from the bolt, then araldite it back into the cam cover, and do not over tighten, its nip up then a 1/4 turn
Araldite Rapid Tubes 5 Minute Epoxy Adhesive 2 x 15ml | Toolstation

photo so members know what the post is referring to, the brass collet.

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Nodge68 · Mar 15, 2023

freelander03 said:
Does anyone know of a part number or replacement part for the brass coloured nuts on the td4 camshaft cover?

Those are nut inserts, which are moulded into the cover when it's manufactured. They're not available separately, but can be glued back into place with a degree of success if the correct adhesive is used.

The inlet manifold bolts don't need to be tight, the manifold is sealed with O rings, so the bolts simply need to hold the manifold face against the head, nothing more. Anything tighter than you can apply with a screwdriver is too much.

freelander03 · Mar 20, 2023

Thanks as always lads, some great ideas and advice here.But the nut insert/collet were beyond saving sadly. Its a lesson learned about over tightening bolts.

For anyone else in this situation, I've found one of these from a breaking Landy and I will replace the whole part.

LR Part no - LDR000230L

https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-LDR000230L

Arctic2 · Mar 21, 2023

freelander03 said:
Thanks as always lads, some great ideas and advice here.But the nut insert/collet were beyond saving sadly. Its a lesson learned about over tightening bolts.

For anyone else in this situation, I've found one of these from a breaking Landy and I will replace the whole part.

LR Part no - LDR000230L

https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-LDR000230L

Wow that is a lot of work and expense, instead of maybe use an Helicoil insert.
Thread Repair Insert Kit, 60pcs Stainless Steel Thread Repair Insert Kit M3 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12 Helicoil Type : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

freelander03 · Mar 22, 2023

I did consider doing this, and repairing the insert, however its way too deformed and beyond saving, I managed to get the whole replacement part for £100, and this will teach me at over torquing a bolt

Appreciate the advice and ideas however, I will consider it in the future.

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