Lotus Elise S1 Service Notes page 194

K16 VVC housing gaskets - remove K16 W C housing gaskets - refit
18G1
A
NOTE: To assist correct location of VVC
housing gasket in its fitted position, apply
a light film of grease to gasket face of VVC
housing.
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1. Secure VVC housing and camshaft in a
soft-jawed vice with camshaft positioned
A
2.
3.
4.
upwards.
CAUTION: Only tighten vice sufficiently to
retain housing, damage to mechanism will
result if vice is overtightened.
Taking care not to allow camshaft to become
separated from VVC mechanism, remove
clamp
18G 1770
and timing plate
18G 1770/1
- front or
18G 1770/2
- rear.
Remove and discard VVC housing gasket.
Repeat above procedures for remaining VVC
housing gasket.
1. Lubricate sealing ring of new gasket with
engine oil.
3.
4.
5.
6.
18G1770
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2. Fit timing plate
18G 1770/1
• front or
18G
1770/2
- rear.
Fit gasket, align bolt holes.
Assemble clamp 18G 1770 to camshaft and
VVC assembly, fit camshaft gear bolt and
washer to retain clamp.
Remove VVC housing and camshaft from vice
Repeat above procedures for remaining VVC
housing gasket.
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