Question about S50 cam cover

[CoClimber]

I bought an S50 that turns out to be a basket case. The boy who sold it to me had partially disassembled the cylinder head and I believe a part is missing. According to the Bently manual, there is a cover over the intake cam. It is part number 1 here on RealOEM: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...07&hg=11&fg=15

Can anyone enlighten me as to what this part is, where it goes, and what it does?

Thanks in advance.

Doug

[e30rapidic]

there is, its just a plastic cover over the intake cam. Not sure what its for really. Just snaps on.

[7pilot]

It is a splash shield that is located over the intake camshaft.
The function is to catch the oil that is flung off the cam, then directs it to drop back on that cam for lubrication, and some cooling.

It is required because the engine is slanted. If it is not used, the flung oil hits the cam cover and drains toward the exhaust side of the head, then drops into the galley where it drains back to the sump.

m

[CoClimber]

Guess I better get one! Thanks for the responses.

[e30s50dan]

Yea if you notice,when you put oil in,you can see it..I may have a spare. I'll look

[nyChris]

Would there be any benefit of using an additional cover over the exhaust cam?

I ask because I disassembled my head yesterday, and the exhaust cam is significantly more worn under the caps than the intake cam.

[hooken m]

im unsure of a cover for the exhaust side but i do agree with the fellas above. i would highly recommend you find one. if i had a spare one i'd send it your way

[sharky]

Have a few spares, yes you should run it.