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    4. : Replacing the tappet cover gasket

Renault Megane - Video tutorial

Model: Renault Megane Megane III, Megane 3 - Years 2008-2015
Part: Engine
Operation: Replacing the tappet cover gasket

When carrying out a repair that requires the disassembly of covers and / or casings which also include a gasket, it is always advisable to replace it with a new one in the assembly; the so-called emery series gasket kit includes all the gaskets and oil guards indispensable for the assembly of the entire engine but if necessary they can also be purchased individually. Before installing the new tappet cover gasket, carefully clean the gasket seat, both on the cylinder head side and on the cover side, apply gasket mastic to the junction of the timing cover with the cylinder head and insert the gasket and then the cover to be fixed with the relative pins.


Posted on 18 August 2023 by ScegliAuto



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Disassembly of the gear knob on the Lancia Ypsilon 2

Today we will see, in this video tutorial, how to remove and replace the gear knob on the second series Lancia Ypsilon, but also on the Lancia Musa, in simple and quick steps. We get inside the car and start by removing the old gear knob; to do this, just unscrew it anticlockwise, as shown in the video. At this point we also remove the gearshift gaiter, in order to replace, if necessary, it too; we just have to fix the new headset and insert the new gear knob, screwing it correctly and without creating play on the gear lever!

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