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Cam Gasket Question
« on: 18 October 2006, 18:27:30 »
Hi All,
      My problem is this..I decided to replace my cam cover gaskets only to find only one bank has gone! drivers side..now I know most people would say do both..but as I'm using pattern gaskets (bought before I read the use only vx ones) and I don't want waste £40+ I wondered if i might be better leaving the passenger bank alone? also I managed to destroy my EGR valve gasket (dont ask) is it possible to make one or use a substitute ie liquid gasket?? only my main vx dealer cant get me one untill NEXT WEEK!  >:(

Cheers Gord
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Re: Cam Gasket Question
« Reply #1 on: 18 October 2006, 18:49:10 »
Hello there,

I would strongly recommend binning the non-genuine onces, and doing it properly if you think anything of the car :)



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Re: Cam Gasket Question
« Reply #2 on: 18 October 2006, 19:41:50 »
How much for pattern ones??
I was quoted £6.50 a cover (4 required) when i first investigated prices.
Yes could just do the one, but with all the effort involved in stripping the plenum and injector bridge off, you might as well do both.  Would only take another hour more.  Don't forget to do the breathers at the same time,
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Re: Cam Gasket Question
« Reply #3 on: 18 October 2006, 19:51:27 »
Just got a set for both sides for £27.10. Theyre made by Elring Klinger who supply Vaux according to the seller.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-R-C-Gaskets-V6-Omega-Cavalier-Calibra-Sintra_W0QQitemZ200018833668QQihZ010QQcategoryZ10404QQcmdZViewItem
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Re: Cam Gasket Question
« Reply #4 on: 18 October 2006, 21:57:38 »
Don't forget you'll also need the relevant 'o' rings and the 'proper' sealant.  [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
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Re: Cam Gasket Question
« Reply #5 on: 18 October 2006, 23:14:32 »
Well I've decided to do both banks..I have done the breathers (boy they were FULL of crap) I have the O rings and black sealent...I will try the pattern gaskets (if/when they go then genuine Vx parts) at least I will know what i'm doing a second time  ;)..you never know I might be lucky? ..still can't believe how bad the breather's where totally blocked!!!!....wish me luck..oh any ideas on the EGR valve gasket? (see original post).

Cheers Gord.
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Re: Cam Gasket Question
« Reply #6 on: 18 October 2006, 23:18:03 »
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How much for pattern ones??
I was quoted £6.50 a cover (4 required) when i first investigated prices.
Yes could just do the one, but with all the effort involved in stripping the plenum and injector bridge off, you might as well do both.  Would only take another hour more.  Don't forget to do the breathers at the same time,

Pattern gaskets cost me £8.50 plus vat..then the 0 rings and injector (bridge gaskets) all in all around £ 45 or there abouts.
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Re: Cam Gasket Question
« Reply #7 on: 19 October 2006, 00:53:41 »
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Just got a set for both sides for £27.10. Theyre made by Elring Klinger who supply Vaux according to the seller.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-R-C-Gaskets-V6-Omega-Cavalier-Calibra-Sintra_W0QQitemZ200018833668QQihZ010QQcategoryZ10404QQcmdZViewItem

Damm I wish I had seen those first... :-[..oh well live and learn.
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Re: Cam Gasket Question
« Reply #8 on: 19 October 2006, 08:35:42 »
They might be made by the same people but, if there the ones in the picture its not the same gasket as genuine......

As for the EGR to plenum, you shoudl be able to use a good Loctite metal-metal liquid gasket.
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Re: Cam Gasket Question
« Reply #9 on: 19 October 2006, 16:38:26 »
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They might be made by the same people but, if there the ones in the picture its not the same gasket as genuine......

As for the EGR to plenum, you shoudl be able to use a good Loctite metal-metal liquid gasket.

Cheers for that mark  :y
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