1985 Mercedes Benz 190e Camshaft bearing cap torque

1985 MERCEDES BENZ 190E
175,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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ANDYCABURN
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I have a snapped exhaust camshaft in my 1985 Mercedes Cosworth 2.3. I have bought a camshaft on ebay but am unsure what the torque value should be for the bearing caps when fitting the new camshaft. I am keen to get it right as the old cam seems to have snapped when the bearing cap came loose!
Jan 4, 2008 at 3:17 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

The cam bearing caps are 16 Ft/ib or 21 Nm.

Mark(mhpautos)
Jan 4, 2008 at 4:25 AM
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