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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Varche on 27 November 2009, 16:22:49

Title: Ball park figure for parts V6 head gasket change
Post by: Varche on 27 November 2009, 16:22:49

I am just trying to cost up the worst case scenario that my water loss problem is the head gasket and not HBV or oil cooler unions. Sometimes there are water stains down the side of the engine block near the rear of the engine above the oil filter.

Roughly how much are the parts (not inc oil and antifreeze) to do the job.? Head Gaskets, new bolts, sealing rings etc.

Are there any other parts that need replacing at the same time?   

Is it OK to use a pattern HBV e.g. off Ebay or are the VX ones recommended.

V

Title: Re: Ball park figure for parts V6 head gasket change
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 27 November 2009, 16:23:57

When where the cam cover gaskets last changed?

Title: Re: Ball park figure for parts V6 head gasket change
Post by: Varche on 27 November 2009, 16:33:35

They were changed at an Opel dealer here in Spain about 3 and a half years ago.  Not done many miles since maybe 15 to 20k.

V

Title: Re: Ball park figure for parts V6 head gasket change
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 27 November 2009, 16:37:23

Quote

They were changed at an Opel dealer here in Spain about 3 and a half years ago.  Not done many miles since maybe 15 to 20k.

V

They may be ok then.

So

Bolts £20
Head gaskets £25
Exhaust manifold gaskets £14
Manifold to front pipe gaskets £10
Dowty washers £5
Rear coolant seal £1
Oil £12
Anti freeze £10
Oil filter £2
Cam seals - re use old
Cam cover seals - maybe re-use old

Extras (optional) -

Re-seal oil cooler plate
           Sealent - £7
           Metal washers - £4

Title: Re: Ball park figure for parts V6 head gasket change
Post by: tigers_gonads on 27 November 2009, 18:40:52

got 24 stem seals
16 bolts
2 head gaskets
delivered  ( uk )

£54 from trechii ltd
01246 280863  :y

if you mention the forum or daz then you might get a discount  :y