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[megaelite]

One or both of the rocker gaskets are leaking on my 2.5 omega, has anybody got a clue on how much it will cost to have them replaced, i would of done it myself but i have knackered back and cant bend long enough to do it

[albitz]

Parts are around £75 as far as I know.Labour ? how long is a piece of string.If you post your location there may be a member nearby who could help.

[amba]

Parts on T/C around £80  ,but closer £130 without.

Couple of hours steady plod .Most garages expect £150.

Try 1 of our travelling mechanics as you will get it done properly that way 

[tunnie]

If you are not doing work yourself, I would get genuine gaskets from AndyC on trade, around £75 I think. Print out the guide here and hand that to garage, but to be honest most garages make a complete hash of it.

Where are you based? Several members here offer mobile mechanic services 

What ever you do, make sure genuine gaskets are fitted. Pattern ones have been well proven here over the years to be a gamble that rarely pay off, often failing within weeks/days.

[megaelite]

cheers peeps, i didnt think it cost that much for an hours job lol, i may end up doing it myself then as i am not paying stupid prices to replace a bit of rubber 

[albitz]

Don't start the job unless you have a torque wrench capable of tightening to only 8nm.
Follow the maintenance guide,and also follow the guide for cleaning breathers.Blocked breathers are the cause of leaking camcover gaskets.

[megaelite]

Don't start the job unless you have a torque wrench capable of tightening to only 8nm.
Follow the maintenance guide,and also follow the guide for cleaning breathers.Blocked breathers are the cause of leaking camcover gaskets.

funily enough i have just had a look see in the how 2 guides for cleaning the breathers but i cant seem to find it, has it been removed??

[tunnie]

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90653.0

[symes]

mmmm don't give location-so someone on here can help-and his profile states---a car mmm dubious me 

[megaelite]

mmmm don't give location-so someone on here can help-and his profile states---a car mmm dubious me 

im in staffordshire

[symes]

Definitely get GM gaskets mate-slightly thicker than cheap copies-If I was nearer to you I would fit them But dont get cheap ones mate-they honestly are not worth it as many on here will tell you

[Andy B]

Definitely get GM gaskets mate-slightly thicker than cheap copies- ....

& they stay more pliable for longer 

[tunnie]

Don't forget the black goo 

[terry paget]

Don't forget the 'O' rings either. 16 per side from memory.

[martin42]

16 a side,wow i must have missed a few out then when ive done mine