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Title: Cam cover costs
Post by: beemerdevil on 21 September 2008, 17:38:12

Hi all....thought i'd pose this query to you experts out there......
- any of you that have had cam cover gaskets and air pipes/breather box cleaned out, what sort of costs are we looking at? (independents and vaux dealer) - would appreciate your comments.
Also, is there an additive to cure a 'sticky' noisey tappet/lifter when starting from cold in mornings? (quietens down within 20-30 seconds and is perfect all day long) - i really do appreciate your help/expert advice. :y

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Title: Re: Cam cover costs
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 21 September 2008, 17:55:31

Our Vauxhall dealer wanted £298 just to do the Cam Cover Gaskets, breathers etc was extra :o

Title: Re: Cam cover costs
Post by: dbug on 21 September 2008, 17:58:36

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Hi all....thought i'd pose this query to you experts out there......
- any of you that have had cam cover gaskets and air pipes/breather box cleaned out, what sort of costs are we looking at? (independents and vaux dealer) - would appreciate your comments.
Also, is there an additive to cure a 'sticky' noisey tappet/lifter when starting from cold in mornings? (quietens down within 20-30 seconds and is perfect all day long) - i really do appreciate your help/expert advice. :y

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Mine did exactly the same - a couple of oil & filter changes cured completely. :y

Title: Re: Cam cover costs
Post by: bigdods on 21 September 2008, 18:13:29

My local (not dealer) garage charged me £210 inc vat to change both sets of cam cover gaskets, clean the breathers and carry out a full service. This was for labour only, I supplied all the parts using my TC card .

Title: Re: Cam cover costs
Post by: beemerdevil on 21 September 2008, 18:25:48

cheers guys....i thought it would be around that .......thanks for ur advice :y
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Title: Re: Cam cover costs
Post by: beemerdevil on 21 September 2008, 18:35:54

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just a thought..........................any vaux techs on here near Grantham, Lincs that would maybe want to do the job ??.......PM me if so - cheers

Title: Re: Cam cover costs
Post by: serek on 21 September 2008, 20:20:08

VX gaskets is 70quid carb cleaner 5-7 quid and you can yourself or use some members help dont need to pay 200 or 300 pound