Thanks for all the replies, I've now removed the cam and valves 4, 6 and 7 are stuck open and will only 'snap' shut if I rotate the engine, ie. hit them with the piston!!
I'm commited to removing the head now, hope the damage isnt too great...
Hi Guys
I have a 1.9 dti 51 plate vivaro with 180k on the clock.
Yesterday I changed the chunk of metal that holds the cam in place as mine was split and leaking oil. I set the engine to TDC on 1 and clamped everything in place before removing and replacing the carrier. When I restarted the...