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[Old Sweat-RIPscoob]

I know from reading around this forum what the problem is, I think one of my rocker gaskets is leaking,
I get an oily smell through the air vents occasionally and I had to put a litre of oil in the car today to top it up.

As I look in the engine bay, under the pulley wheels there appears to be a metal lip sticking out, there seems to be oil all along it  

I know I should check and clear the breather pipes, can anyone post up a picture of the breather pipes I need to take off?
I would appreciate it,
I have only recently bought the car and as it has done 85,000 miles I know I should change the cambelt asap, can anyone tell me how much this will be for the total job?

And lastly does anyone know of a good Vauxhall mechanic in West Sussex?

Thankyou for your time everyone, I've had a Scoob for the last six years, so I've got to re learn another car and find all the relevant people to speak to

Kevin

[rhydV6]

Pull the plug leads out and check for oil on them.

Also run your hand around the back of the banks and feel for a rubber half moon shaped plug, these sometimes leak..

Oil in either of these places = rocker gasket(s) leaking.

Get the cambelt changed and the tensioners, might as well get a new aux belt fitted too

Not sure on price as I do all my own work, so am only paying for parts.

Welcome to Omega world

[rpont]

I'd also recommend a new water pump while the belts are off.

[jonny2112]

If you're handy with the spanners, cambelt job could be diy and there's an excellent dvd available here on the forum of the job being done. To get the belt done at a dealer will be expensive £300 - 400 maybe!
Others will be along soon I'm sure to guide you further.  [smiley=happy.gif]