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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Kate on 22 October 2008, 12:11:05

Title: Cam cover gasket
Post by: Kate on 22 October 2008, 12:11:05

Hi everyone.  Just wondering if there is anyone available that could help me replace a cam cover gasket?

I can drive anywhere really.

I've got a torx set and some other basic tools.  

Smoke has started coming out from the sides of the bonnet so I think it needs doing soon but the mig drives fine.

I was going to get James to do it but can't afford it at the moment.

Well I just thought I'd ask as I know there are a lot of kind oofers out there. :y

Title: Re: Cam cover gasket
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 22 October 2008, 21:01:08

Kate,

Chances are your plug wells are filling up with oil. Before you know it this will damage the plugs and the HT leads, if left. In turn, this can then cause misfires, which can harm the DIS pack, and technically if not sorted out poison the catalytic converter.

If you've got smoke coming out of your engine, also be careful you don't get any unwanted plod attention !

If you can't get anyone to help you more locally, give me a shout. I may have had a cancellation so could potentially fit you in quite quick :y

Title: Re: Cam cover gasket
Post by: Kate on 22 October 2008, 22:52:05

Thanks James.  :y

It's awful having money problems.  I've got a car that I love that needs urgent attention but no money to pay an expert like you to fix it.

I'll let you know what happens but there are hardly any oofers around my way to help.

Title: Re: Cam cover gasket
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 22 October 2008, 22:53:06

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Thanks James.  :y

It's awful having money problems.  I've got a car that I love that needs urgent attention but no money to pay an expert like you to fix it.

I'll let you what happens but there are hardly any oofers around my way to help.

Kate is it one side or two? :y

Title: Re: Cam cover gasket
Post by: Kate on 22 October 2008, 22:55:08

I'm not sure maybe I should ask Guy he will probably know.

Title: Re: Cam cover gasket
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 22 October 2008, 23:02:53

I wish you were closer Kate as I would willingly help you to change them. 8-)

Are you sure you cannot do it yourself; it is quiet straightforward, but rather fiddly? ;)

Title: Re: Cam cover gasket
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 22 October 2008, 23:04:51

Pm sent Kate.

I know I'm running a business but I also sympathise with your situation and as an OOF'er I don't like to think of you stuck with a faulty car, so I have an option for you.

Not for public knowledge, though  :-X  ::)

Title: Re: Cam cover gasket
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 22 October 2008, 23:44:06

A plan is hatched - it's getting the once over next Saturday  :y :)

Title: Re: Cam cover gasket
Post by: Kate on 22 October 2008, 23:46:13

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I wish you were closer Kate as I would willingly help you to change them. 8-)

Are you sure you cannot do it yourself; it is quiet straightforward, but rather fiddly? ;)

Thanks that's very nice of you!

Kent is so far away form here I know, I used to live in Gillingham.

James has kindly offered to do it for me at a good rate.

Title: Re: Cam cover gasket
Post by: markey mark on 23 October 2008, 01:47:49

from when i last looked james its just the passenger side that needs doing bud ! :y

Title: Re: Cam cover gasket
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 23 October 2008, 01:57:27

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from when i last looked james its just the passenger side that needs doing bud ! :y

Thanks for clarifying mate :)

I will check both, and do what's necessary. :y

Title: Re: Cam cover gasket
Post by: chrisdb on 23 October 2008, 19:24:28

If you can get to Chesterfield would be happy to help. Did mine recently and I'm not on a contract at the moment so just wasting time doing nowt!

Title: Re: Cam cover gasket
Post by: Kate on 23 October 2008, 19:32:56

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If you can get to Chesterfield would be happy to help. Did mine recently and I'm not on a contract at the moment so just wasting time doing nowt!

Well that's very kind of you to offer.

If James can't make it for some reason I might take you up on it. Thanks. :y

Title: Re: Cam cover gasket
Post by: chrisdb on 23 October 2008, 19:38:56

No probs. In all week from Monday. I have a TC card so can get you the parts cheaper. If you are coming down then best to let me know a day before if you want me to get the parts as my local VX don't often have much in stock and normally takes a day to arrive.

Title: Re: Cam cover gasket
Post by: Kate on 23 October 2008, 19:50:41

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No probs. In all week from Monday. I have a TC card so can get you the parts cheaper. If you are coming down then best to let me know a day before if you want me to get the parts as my local VX don't often have much in stock and normally takes a day to arrive.

Well thanks for that but James is coming a week Saturday so hopefully won't need to bother you.

Title: Re: Cam cover gasket
Post by: tmx on 23 October 2008, 19:59:12

good to see some OOF Support being shown! james is a wizard and im sure he will sort it out!

Title: Re: Cam cover gasket
Post by: Kate on 23 October 2008, 20:02:58

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good to see some OOF Support being shown! james is a wizard and im sure he will sort it out!

Yes it is obvious that James is a fantastic mechanic.  We met at the cambelt party and I was very impressed with his knowledge!

Title: Re: Cam cover gasket
Post by: chrisdb on 23 October 2008, 20:28:24

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good to see some OOF Support being shown! james is a wizard and im sure he will sort it out!

Yes it is obvious that James is a fantastic mechanic.  We met at the cambelt party and I was very impressed with his knowledge!

I'd like to come to one of these - I think we whould have a cambet/exhaust manifold party ;D