okay i dont know how to post in the diy section or audidiy.com so maybe someone here could do that if they know how? anyway for weeks ive been looking for a DIY on replacing the cam plug on the back of the motor (common oil leak) its been leaking on my car since i've owned it but i was always to nervous to screw something up back there, but im sick of smelling the nasty burning oil smell. well i finally grew some ***** and now im making my own diy incase other people out there are like me.

Now the common do at your own risk talk, i am no means a mechanic, just your weekend warrior with a small craftsman set and a handful other bits. i dont even know if i did this right so anybody with better advice chime in or even better pictures but heres how i did it.

first remove the air box cover and the mass air flow sensor. you can remove the whole airbox if you have big hands and need the space but i was fine.

i put a rag down there for 2 reasons, 1 it was still a little warm and i didnt feel like burnin myself again and 2 if you happen to drop a screw or tool it might catch it from the abyss of the engine bay

next loosen that top screw with a t30 torx bit and a few extensions.

now with my torx socket it was to long and was hitting a plastic heat shield on the inner fender so i had to get creative, i had a small t30 bit for a screw driver and a 1/4in wrench but i was worried about dropping the bit into my engine so i heat shrunk a long peice of tubing with a bend to it leaving enough room for my wrench

next fenagle that bit into the lower screw and wrench it off while holding onto the end of the heat shrink incase it falls off(trust me it works)

after getting the 2 screws out(both about 2in long) take a flat head screw driver and lightly tap the top of the plug then reach down with your hand and pull the bottom part out and do that several times working that plug out.

this is a new and old pic. you can tell it definitely was a leaker. before i put the new one in i added some rtv silicone to it. you dont need to do this but i did for added security.

now make sure you wipe clean the inside of the block where the plug goes in and pop in the new plug. tighten everything down and put everything back together. with the RTV you're going to have to let it sit over night before starting it up. now hopefully that will be the last of your leaks if you've already fixed the cam adjuster seal and valve cover gaskets. one tool that might make this easier is if you have a t30 torx allen wrench. i could not find one at the local hardware store. perks of living in the middle of no where. anyway hope all this helps

-Jim