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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: J.S.B. on 31 May 2012, 15:32:18
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Hi Guys,
I've just been to Vauxhall to try and get a rocker cover gasket and they've just told me that they no longer do the gasket as they have identified a problem with the gaskets and cover leaking. ??? It's only taken them 13 years! >:( However they now have a new gasket cover for them at £120 per bank which initially sounds a bit steep. :'(
:-[
Now to shame myself. I bought pattern gaskets and already replaced the o/s bank with genuine which cured that side, however now the n/s bank has started leaking and I was hoping to just change the gasket.
:-[
I know I shouldn't have gone for pattern parts and it's my own fault :-\ but now I'm in the situation where I need to do something about the n/s bank. Does anyone know about this new rocker cover as I forgot to get the part numbers from the Vauxhall guy? Or has anyone got a set of genuine gaskets not needed or any other suggestion.
I really like my car and apart from this problem it's a real gem so I'd really like to get it sorted without having to get another remortgage please :'(
Regards
J
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Crap dealer there I am afriad and very miss informed.
PM Andy C on here, he will get the correct items at a good price for you.
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Hi Mark,
I've pm'ed Andy. Also I've had a look at the various threads on the vectra covers for it and was getting the vibe that they could cause more trouble than help. Is there a replacement solution for the rocker covers?
Regards
J
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I think the general consensus is there's no alternative to original parts mate ;)
ps, liking what you've done with the list of jobs at the bottom of your posts ;)
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Thanks :y
The silly thing is that I've had a new pair of front wishbones with polys fitted sitting in my cupboard for nearly 6 months now but I just never seem to get teh time to do it. Once they're on then I'll flush the brake system. I have replace as much brake oil in the reservoir as I can so it doesn't look black anymore but that's only because everyone commented on it's colour when I lifted my bonnet ;D
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The "cure" for rocker gasket problem is,regular cleaning of breathers and oil changes at intervals between 3,000 -5,000 miles. ;)
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Hi Guys,
I've just been to Vauxhall to try and get a rocker cover gasket and they've just told me that they no longer do the gasket as they have identified a problem with the gaskets and cover leaking. ??? It's only taken them 13 years! >:( However they now have a new gasket cover for them at £120 per bank which initially sounds a bit steep. :'(
:-[
Now to shame myself. I bought pattern gaskets and already replaced the o/s bank with genuine which cured that side, however now the n/s bank has started leaking and I was hoping to just change the gasket.
:-[
I know I shouldn't have gone for pattern parts and it's my own fault :-\ but now I'm in the situation where I need to do something about the n/s bank. Does anyone know about this new rocker cover as I forgot to get the part numbers from the Vauxhall guy? Or has anyone got a set of genuine gaskets not needed or any other suggestion.
I really like my car and apart from this problem it's a real gem so I'd really like to get it sorted without having to get another remortgage please :'(
Regards
J
just take your time with the pattern gasket never had problems with them :y :y
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Hi Guys,
I've just been to Vauxhall to try and get a rocker cover gasket and they've just told me that they no longer do the gasket as they have identified a problem with the gaskets and cover leaking. ??? It's only taken them 13 years! >:( However they now have a new gasket cover for them at £120 per bank which initially sounds a bit steep. :'(
:-[
Now to shame myself. I bought pattern gaskets and already replaced the o/s bank with genuine which cured that side, however now the n/s bank has started leaking and I was hoping to just change the gasket.
:-[
I know I shouldn't have gone for pattern parts and it's my own fault :-\ but now I'm in the situation where I need to do something about the n/s bank. Does anyone know about this new rocker cover as I forgot to get the part numbers from the Vauxhall guy? Or has anyone got a set of genuine gaskets not needed or any other suggestion.
I really like my car and apart from this problem it's a real gem so I'd really like to get it sorted without having to get another remortgage please :'(
Regards
J
I would say daylight robbery prices :y
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pattern gaskets from £8.00 per bank to £20 for both,dealer price £120 i know which option i would take,yes i have pattern gaskets on both banks for a while now and no leaks,i think personally its down to taking your time,using good oil and keeping the breather system clear :y
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pattern gaskets from £8.00 per bank to £20 for both,dealer price £120 i know which option i would take,yes i have pattern gaskets on both banks for a while now and no leaks,i think personally its down to taking your time,using good oil and keeping the breather system clear :y
i am glad someone agrees with me if i dont need to buy vx parts i wont i have been doing it for years . just now i cant do the work any more :y :y
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pattern gaskets from £8.00 per bank to £20 for both,dealer price £120 i know which option i would take,yes i have pattern gaskets on both banks for a while now and no leaks,i think personally its down to taking your time,using good oil and keeping the breather system clear :y
Book mark this page for viewing for when your covers are leaking ....................... ;) ;) ;)
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pattern gaskets from £8.00 per bank to £20 for both,dealer price £120 i know which option i would take,yes i have pattern gaskets on both banks for a while now and no leaks,i think personally its down to taking your time,using good oil and keeping the breather system clear :y
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As we've said many times, some pattern parts are a known entity and give consistent performance. If they do then we recommend them :y
Unfortunately Cam Cover Gaskets aren't in that category ;) Yes, some pattern ones will be fine if the breathers are kept clear. However, you could buy a set from the same manufacturer another time and they p!$$ out oil from day one ::)
That's why I/we don't recommend pattern ;) I have recommended cheap wishbones in the past though ;)
J.S.B, wait for Andy to reply and he'll sort it for you :y
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As we've said many times, some pattern parts are a known entity and give consistent performance. If they do then we recommend them :y
Unfortunately Cam Cover Gaskets aren't in that category ;) Yes, some pattern ones will be fine if the breathers are kept clear. However, you could buy a set from the same manufacturer another time and they p!$$ out oil from day one ::)
That's why I/we don't recommend pattern ;) I have recommended cheap wishbones in the past though ;)
J.S.B, wait for Andy to reply and he'll sort it for you :y
and like i said many times some people haven;t got the cash to buy over inflated vx parts :y :y
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As we've said many times, some pattern parts are a known entity and give consistent performance. If they do then we recommend them :y
Unfortunately Cam Cover Gaskets aren't in that category ;) Yes, some pattern ones will be fine if the breathers are kept clear. However, you could buy a set from the same manufacturer another time and they p!$$ out oil from day one ::)
That's why I/we don't recommend pattern ;) I have recommended cheap wishbones in the past though ;)
J.S.B, wait for Andy to reply and he'll sort it for you :y
and like i said many times some people haven;t got the cash to buy over inflated vx parts :y :y
Especially if you're paying someone else to fit them, it'll end up cheaper in the long run to pay for the fitting of OE gaskets just once instead of pattern parts several times. ;) ;) ;)
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As we've said many times, some pattern parts are a known entity and give consistent performance. If they do then we recommend them :y
Unfortunately Cam Cover Gaskets aren't in that category ;) Yes, some pattern ones will be fine if the breathers are kept clear. However, you could buy a set from the same manufacturer another time and they p!$$ out oil from day one ::)
That's why I/we don't recommend pattern ;) I have recommended cheap wishbones in the past though ;)
J.S.B, wait for Andy to reply and he'll sort it for you :y
and like i said many times some people haven;t got the cash to buy over inflated vx parts :y :y
Especially if you're paying someone else to fit them, it'll end up cheaper in the long run to pay for the fitting of OE gaskets just once instead of pattern parts several times. ;) ;) ;)
when my gasket for my 2.2 needs to be done i will be using patten parts as they are easy to change on a 4 pot not be going to vx :y :y
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I called my local VX dealer and was quoted a little under £90 for the lot! How can one say £120 and the other £90?????
i'm also calling on AC!
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I thought the oof shop was selling them cheaper than that :-\
Edit .... sold out :(
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I thought the oof shop was selling them cheaper than that :-\
Edit .... sold out :(
GET MORE IN OOF SHOP!!! :y
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I called my local VX dealer and was quoted a little under £90 for the lot! How can one say £120 and the other £90?????
i'm also calling on AC!
£90 is for a set of gaskets, £120 is for ONE rocker/cam cover complete with gasket. :y :y
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I called my local VX dealer and was quoted a little under £90 for the lot! How can one say £120 and the other £90?????
i'm also calling on AC!
£90 is for a set of gaskets, £120 is I called my local VX dealer and was quoted a little under £90 for the lot! How can one say £120 and the other £90?????
i'm also calling on AC!
£90 is for a set of gaskets, £120 is for ONE rocker/cam cover complete with gasket. :y :y
I need to learn me to read real good like what you do.... Lol....
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I need to learn me to read real good like what you do.... Lol....
I've only recently got a quote for a nearside cam cover so knew what they cost. ;) ;)
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I bought gaskets and o rings from andyc last month for my 3.2, replaced everything apart from inlet gaskets. Cost me £80 in total iirc
Breather Seal, 90467543 £1.36
ORings, 90500983 £0.66
Cam Cover Gaskets, 90511451 £32.27 each
ORings, 90411826 £0.22 each
Sealant, 90485251 £4.40
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Hi Guys,
I've just been to Vauxhall to try and get a rocker cover gasket and they've just told me that they no longer do the gasket as they have identified a problem with the gaskets and cover leaking. ??? It's only taken them 13 years! >:( However they now have a new gasket cover for them at £120 per bank which initially sounds a bit steep. :'(
:-[
Now to shame myself. I bought pattern gaskets and already replaced the o/s bank with genuine which cured that side, however now the n/s bank has started leaking and I was hoping to just change the gasket.
:-[
I know I shouldn't have gone for pattern parts and it's my own fault :-\ but now I'm in the situation where I need to do something about the n/s bank. Does anyone know about this new rocker cover as I forgot to get the part numbers from the Vauxhall guy? Or has anyone got a set of genuine gaskets not needed or any other suggestion.
I really like my car and apart from this problem it's a real gem so I'd really like to get it sorted without having to get another remortgage please :'(
Regards
J
Does that mean VX have just re designed and manufactured a new rocker cover to solve the problem :-\
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Hi Guys,
I've just been to Vauxhall to try and get a rocker cover gasket and they've just told me that they no longer do the gasket as they have identified a problem with the gaskets and cover leaking. ??? It's only taken them 13 years! >:( However they now have a new gasket cover for them at £120 per bank which initially sounds a bit steep. :'(
:-[
Now to shame myself. I bought pattern gaskets and already replaced the o/s bank with genuine which cured that side, however now the n/s bank has started leaking and I was hoping to just change the gasket.
:-[
I know I shouldn't have gone for pattern parts and it's my own fault :-\ but now I'm in the situation where I need to do something about the n/s bank. Does anyone know about this new rocker cover as I forgot to get the part numbers from the Vauxhall guy? Or has anyone got a set of genuine gaskets not needed or any other suggestion.
I really like my car and apart from this problem it's a real gem so I'd really like to get it sorted without having to get another remortgage please :'(
Regards
J
Does that mean VX have just re designed and manufactured a new rocker cover to solve the problem :-\
no vx dont spend money on older cars :y
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As we've said many times, some pattern parts are a known entity and give consistent performance. If they do then we recommend them :y
Unfortunately Cam Cover Gaskets aren't in that category ;) Yes, some pattern ones will be fine if the breathers are kept clear. However, you could buy a set from the same manufacturer another time and they p!$$ out oil from day one ::)
That's why I/we don't recommend pattern ;) I have recommended cheap wishbones in the past though ;)
J.S.B, wait for Andy to reply and he'll sort it for you :y
and like i said many times some people haven;t got the cash to buy over inflated vx parts :y :y
Especially if you're paying someone else to fit them, it'll end up cheaper in the long run to pay for the fitting of OE gaskets just once instead of pattern parts several times. ;) ;) ;)
when my gasket for my 2.2 needs to be done i will be using patten parts as they are easy to change on a 4 pot not be going to vx :y :y
Thats a very unwise approach as the 4 pot genuine gaskets are pretty cheap and you only need a single set
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As we've said many times, some pattern parts are a known entity and give consistent performance. If they do then we recommend them :y
Unfortunately Cam Cover Gaskets aren't in that category ;) Yes, some pattern ones will be fine if the breathers are kept clear. However, you could buy a set from the same manufacturer another time and they p!$$ out oil from day one ::)
That's why I/we don't recommend pattern ;) I have recommended cheap wishbones in the past though ;)
J.S.B, wait for Andy to reply and he'll sort it for you :y
and like i said many times some people haven;t got the cash to buy over inflated vx parts :y :y
Especially if you're paying someone else to fit them, it'll end up cheaper in the long run to pay for the fitting of OE gaskets just once instead of pattern parts several times. ;) ;) ;)
when my gasket for my 2.2 needs to be done i will be using patten parts as they are easy to change on a 4 pot not be going to vx :y :y
Thats a very unwise approach as the 4 pot genuine gaskets are pretty cheap and you only need a single set
as i have done 4 pots before its not . i had a four pot for 4 years done the cam cover after 6 month and didn.t leak for 3 and half years and that was patten parts :y :y
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But its a lottery.
I can probably guarantee that I have changed more gaskets on cam covers than anybody else on here and that includes experimenting with many makes of pattern items.
THE only guaranteed ones that work were the genuine ones. :y
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Fitted genuine to my 2.2 around 5 years go, done 55k since. Not leaked a drop, 4 gaskets are quite cheap from Vauxhall.
People on low budgets should be even more concerned about using pattern parts, as you will, without a doubt be doing the job a lot sooner than using genuine. It will cost you more in the long run!
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Fitted genuine to my 2.2 around 5 years go, done 55k since. Not leaked a drop, 4 gaskets are quite cheap from Vauxhall.
People on low budgets should be even more concerned about using pattern parts, as you will, without a doubt be doing the job a lot sooner than using genuine. It will cost you more in the long run!
i was waiting for you to pipe up. it wont cost me more in the long run as i never had problems with patten parts or my mate never had any trouble with patten parts :y :y
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you guys are lucky i was quoted 500pound for 2 cover gaskets here! I ended up importing them from the UK ex ebay. What I did notice that might be of help is that if you put a straight edge down the cover they (mine) were abit distorted so i filed a couple of mm off the top so as well as straightening it up it gives more of the gasket to bite into the head,
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you guys are lucky i was quoted 500pound for 2 cover gaskets here! I ended up importing them from the UK ex ebay. What I did notice that might be of help is that if you put a straight edge down the cover they (mine) were abit distorted so i filed a couple of mm off the top so as well as straightening it up it gives more of the gasket to bite into the head,
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Hope fitting was included in that price , you could get a half decent car for that money over here :y
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Fitted genuine to my 2.2 around 5 years go, done 55k since. Not leaked a drop, 4 gaskets are quite cheap from Vauxhall.
People on low budgets should be even more concerned about using pattern parts, as you will, without a doubt be doing the job a lot sooner than using genuine. It will cost you more in the long run!
i was waiting for you to pipe up. it wont cost me more in the long run as i never had problems with patten parts or my mate never had any trouble with patten parts :y :y
Yes it will. ;)
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oh no it wont :D
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you guys are lucky i was quoted 500pound for 2 cover gaskets here! I ended up importing them from the UK ex ebay. What I did notice that might be of help is that if you put a straight edge down the cover they (mine) were abit distorted so i filed a couple of mm off the top so as well as straightening it up it gives more of the gasket to bite into the head,
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Hope fitting was included in that price , you could get a half decent car for that money over here :y
I know...and have been looking at doing just that!
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Fitted genuine to my 2.2 around 5 years go, done 55k since. Not leaked a drop, 4 gaskets are quite cheap from Vauxhall.
People on low budgets should be even more concerned about using pattern parts, as you will, without a doubt be doing the job a lot sooner than using genuine. It will cost you more in the long run!
i was waiting for you to pipe up. it wont cost me more in the long run as i never had problems with patten parts or my mate never had any trouble with patten parts :y :y
Yes it will. ;)
i was wondering when he pipe up again martin ;D ;D ;D my mate payed £12 for his cam gasket and been leak free for 4 years so now tell me we will pay more ;D ;D
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Fitted genuine to my 2.2 around 5 years go, done 55k since. Not leaked a drop, 4 gaskets are quite cheap from Vauxhall.
People on low budgets should be even more concerned about using pattern parts, as you will, without a doubt be doing the job a lot sooner than using genuine. It will cost you more in the long run!
i was waiting for you to pipe up. it wont cost me more in the long run as i never had problems with patten parts or my mate never had any trouble with patten parts :y :y
Yes it will. ;)
i was wondering when he pipe up again martin ;D ;D ;D my mate payed £12 for his cam gasket and been leak free for 4 years so now tell me we will pay more ;D ;D
Who the hell is Martin? :-\
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no idea who martin is lol
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From the look of all going on with this subject, I see varying results using the cheepo seals from the Bay and it looks to me that if you take extra care doing the job, chances are you do it well and you MIGHT get a few years out of it???
On the same note, I would guess, it would be just as easy to do a poor job using the factory parts...
For me, I wouldn't mind trying it and if I get a few years out of it, I would be happy to do it again....
I absolutely hate the fact that some companies have massively inflated prices of parts, for example, I know a guy, who knows a guy that looked into building a brand new Nissan 200sx from the parts bin, it would've cost him over £250,000 to do so!!!! The car new was about £21k, iirc??? , I just don't get it apart from the fact that they are blood sucking vultures???
Anyway, I do have a set from FleaBay and will be using them soon.... They might work for 2 months, they might even give me some years but I've had them a while and £90 of anyone's money is hard to swallow seeing as I have a very good idea of how much they probably cast to make!
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4 pots, 2.2 in particular are easy peasy to do. Just minutes!
But as the V6 is a bitch to work on, I'd only want to be doing that job once!
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4 pots, 2.2 in particular are easy peasy to do. Just minutes!
But as the V6 is a bitch to work on, I'd only want to be doing that job once!
who is this tunnie
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4 pots, 2.2 in particular are easy peasy to do. Just minutes!
But as the V6 is a bitch to work on, I'd only want to be doing that job once!
who is this tunnie
Who is ralf ? Arrh thats the car webster is working on ;D
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4 pots, 2.2 in particular are easy peasy to do. Just minutes!
But as the V6 is a bitch to work on, I'd only want to be doing that job once!
who is this tunnie
Who is ralf ? Arrh thats the car webster is working on ;D
One which cam covers failed on :-X ;D ;D
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4 pots, 2.2 in particular are easy peasy to do. Just minutes!
But as the V6 is a bitch to work on, I'd only want to be doing that job once!
who is this tunnie
Who is ralf ? Arrh thats the car webster is working on ;D
ha ha very funny ;D ;D
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4 pots, 2.2 in particular are easy peasy to do. Just minutes!
But as the V6 is a bitch to work on, I'd only want to be doing that job once!
who is this tunnie
Who is ralf ? Arrh thats the car webster is working on ;D
One which cam covers failed on :-X ;D ;D
no they didn't they were done before i had it and i sent the to a vx cowboy to be done again and he made a mess of it ;D ;D
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4 pots, 2.2 in particular are easy peasy to do. Just minutes!
But as the V6 is a bitch to work on, I'd only want to be doing that job once!
who is this tunnie
Who is ralf ? Arrh thats the car webster is working on ;D
One which cam covers failed on :-X ;D ;D
no they didn't they were done before i had it and i sent the to a vx cowboy to be done again and he made a mess of it ;D ;D
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Hi I'm martin,and I'm a pattern cam gasket addict ;D
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Hahaha this thread is bloody awesome.
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hi its ralf and i buy patten parts and proud of it they never let me down ha ha ;D ;D