Camshaft Green Seal Leaking

[Paul]

No sealant works best.

[clearyje]

I've cleaned and replaced the one (new) plug 5 times and after running the engine about 2 minutes the plug begins to slowly back out. I'm ready to apply something that will help hold the plug in place.

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by clearyje

I've cleaned and replaced the one (new) plug 5 times and after running the engine about 2 minutes the plug begins to slowly back out. I'm ready to apply something that will help hold the plug in place.

You do and you will have even more problems. The green plugs go in dry, no sealant of any kind. Your problem lies elsewhere as noted above; too much sealant on the cam cover, excess cover sealant blocking an oil passage way, etc.

[clearyje]

Removed cam cover. I applied sealant to liberally and am now cleaning up the overage. Some of the sealant found its way into the oil channels and clogged the oil hole on the exhaust cam.
If you don't succeed at first try again.
This time I apply a thin coat of sealant.

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by clearyje

Removed cam cover. I applied sealant to liberally and am now cleaning up the overage. Some of the sealant found its way into the oil channels and clogged the oil hole on the exhaust cam.
If you don't succeed at first try again.
This time I apply a thin coat of sealant.

Not a thin coat, just a very tiny bead of Loctite 518 is all it takes.....

[clearyje]

Where can I find loctite 518. Thanks!

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by clearyje

Where can I find loctite 518. Thanks!

We get it from a local supplier that carries the line, give some parts stores a call, it is very popular. It is also available online.