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[mega3.0v6]

Hi all im looking at changing my cam covers and my friends mine is a 3.2 and friends is a 2.6 are the gaskets the same and will these one be ok or they the wrong ones.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150799105248?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Thanks in advance.

[tunnie]

Do not buy pattern, they won't last. buy genuine, make sure you get the correct black sealant (see the guide)

Drop a PM to AndyC, he will send you everything you need at a very good price 

[RobG]

Gaskets the same but those in your link are not the genuine ones that VX use.

[mega3.0v6]

Thanks for the replies but will these ones be ok.

[albitz]

NO.

[tunnie]

Thanks for the replies but will these ones be ok.

What part of "Do not buy pattern" did you not understand? I even put the not in bold!   

[albitz]

But are they ok though ? 









 

[mega3.0v6]

I was only asking the question no need for a reply like that sorry for asking. But when you are on a budget this is what would i go for. I have had many omegas but not one with coil packs and never had problems if these where issues with pattern parts then they should not be SOLD. It should be OE all the way.

[tunnie]

I was only asking the question no need for a reply like that sorry for asking. But when you are on a budget this is what would i go for. I have had many omegas but not one with coil packs and never had problems if these where issues with pattern parts then they should not be SOLD. It should be OE all the way.

Both Rob and myself both replied kindly, but it appeared you chose not to read what we said, and repeat the exact same question again?

Pattern ones of course can be sold, as can budget tyres which are lethal, you can fit them, but they will last a fraction of the time. Fact 3.2/2.6 have coil packs makes no difference to how the gaskets work.

Pattern gaskets are false economy, you will end up doing the job again, it will cost you more in the long run.

Full kit, o-rings, gaskets, black goo from andyc (a manager at a Vaux dealer) will cost you around £75, done right, gaskets will last for 6 figure mileage. (easily 5 years+)

[RobG]

Another one gone because he didn`t take kindly to advice given

[jonny2112]

Another one gone because he didn`t take kindly to advice given

Oh dear 

[bored bigyin54]

as you can see not everyone can buy from vx stealers some off us cant affored vx prices we keep our cars going on a shoe string well i have never had trouble with patten parts .each to what you can buy at the time

[jonny2112]

as you can see not everyone can buy from vx stealers some off us cant affored vx prices we keep our cars going on a shoe string well i have never had trouble with patten parts each to what you can buy at the time

Can't argue with that pal! Nor the fact that Maiden rock 

Unfortunately cam cover gaskets are one of those things that need to be genuine, which I know from experience 
Cost is always a factor we, as Omega owners, have to work around 

[bored bigyin54]

a mate of mine done his cam gasket with patten part its been on the car 4 years now and not a leak got mine from vx started leaking after 2 years so figure tha one out 

[RobG]

as you can see not everyone can buy from vx stealers some off us cant affored vx prices we keep our cars going on a shoe string well i have never had trouble with patten parts .each to what you can buy at the time

Very true Ralf, but if everyone deleted their account when they were advised of the pitfalls with using certain pattern parts the Oof membership would deplete quite rapidly.
If people do not wish to accept advice from members who have experienced problems with pattern parts, don`t post seemples