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Title: v6 manifold gaskets
Post by: vauxfan2k on 21 November 2008, 10:44:28

On the hunt for a set of manifold gaskets and spotted a set on fleabay made by Elring, can anyone tell me if these are any good? my nearest dealer will have to order me a set and it will take nearly a week including the weekend which is too long.

thanks

Steve

Title: Re: v6 manifold gaskets
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 21 November 2008, 10:46:25

if I'm not wrong must be Elring..(metal sheets)..

Title: Re: v6 manifold gaskets
Post by: Jimbob on 21 November 2008, 10:50:16

If you link to what you have seen, you will probably get a more definitive answer.
I got mine in 24h from the dealer.
I was told they must be of the multilayer metal type.
Its certainly a bugger of a job, so not one you would want to risk redoing for the sake of a few days blowing.
Guessing postage to stornaway isnt going to be very quick whichever option you take?

Title: Re: v6 manifold gaskets
Post by: markey mark on 21 November 2008, 10:51:35

get genuine vauxhall mate there the best composite ones will need doing again in 3/6 months !

Title: Re: v6 manifold gaskets
Post by: vauxfan2k on 21 November 2008, 11:02:56

Hi guys. postage to me is the same as mainland funilly enough, it comes by plane from glasgow, item no. on the bay is 370099012099

look metal to me, but how many layers is another story.

Forgot to mention that I only need to replace the drivers side gasket, luckily.

cheers  ;)

Title: Re: v6 manifold gaskets
Post by: andyc on 21 November 2008, 11:13:45

What motor is it? I send parts up that way via DHL for a Lotus Carlton, normaly a couple of days for delivery

Cheers
Andy

Title: Re: v6 manifold gaskets
Post by: vauxfan2k on 21 November 2008, 11:18:34

Its a 96 2.5v6 I know that Lotus carlton well, seriously nice car.

cheers

Title: Re: v6 manifold gaskets
Post by: andyc on 21 November 2008, 11:50:24

haven't any in our stock but do have some in Group stock down in the west country.

Could have them with me in the morning, if i know by 4pm and post them of to you on monday, should be with you on Wednesday

Pair of gaskets, postage & VAT £22.84.

Numbers on the bottom of the post

cheers
Andy

Title: Re: v6 manifold gaskets
Post by: vauxfan2k on 21 November 2008, 11:50:40

Just recieved this reply after asking if they were the same as genuine vauxhall ones:

"Hi Steve,

Thanks for your enquiry.

No - this is NOT a GM packed part. However, it's manufactured by the same supplier and in their packaging (hologram marked).

Thanks
www.Vaux-World.com "


so do I go for this then? or is it sales patter?

thanks  :y

Title: Re: v6 manifold gaskets
Post by: vauxfan2k on 21 November 2008, 12:23:49

Just been up to my local garage thats going to do the gasket, (yes Im too lazy to do it myself) they said max it will cost is £80 to strip and fit, they confirmed after looking at the car that all the studs are there so hopefully they will come out ok since it was only 2 years ago they were last off.

booked me in for wednesday, so whatever gaskets I get they will need to be sent special delivery to be here for monday/tuesday at latest.

 :)

Title: Re: v6 manifold gaskets
Post by: bighed on 21 November 2008, 12:45:30

vauxfan, If doing this yourself, can  u take pics as i gotta do mine soon. drivers side as well  :y