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[gbh]

I will certainly keep everyone informed on the performance of these Victor Reinz gaskets.There customer service was first class as i emailed Germany to find a UK stockist answered the next day with nearby stockist and address and phone number.It seemed to fit ok without problem the old GM ones were very hard and the plug wells were quite full of oil particularly the passenger side.I think i may need a coil pack for that side in the future as it was overheated and cracked but still working.If anyone knows under the plenum bridge i noticed some whiteish crystalised  powder around the water inlet i assume.I have been losing water for some time i wonder if that could be it???

[dbug]

Keep us up to date. So far the pattern Cam cover gaskets have lasted anything from a few weeks to a few months, the exception being the ones that (I think) dbug is currently trialling.

Update - the AGP ones that cost around a fiver have been on the "drivers bank" now for around 16K miles - fitted together with a new set of GM gaskets (which I had "in stock" and cost me £25 when I bought them) on the "passenger bank".  No leakage to date from either bank - in fact just serviced the car so checked carefully - and in 16K miles only needed to top up engine oil once (after 15K) with around 1/4 pint!  Engine and drive both dry.

Both gaskets fitted using new GM o-rings and black sealant - niether bank was torqued, just tightened from middle out in stages by feel (experience).  All bolts checked during recent service for continued tightness & all ok.

HTH

[biggriffin]

Keep us up to date. So far the pattern Cam cover gaskets have lasted anything from a few weeks to a few months, the exception being the ones that (I think) dbug is currently trialling.

Update - the AGP ones that cost around a fiver have been on the "drivers bank" now for around 16K miles - fitted together with a new set of GM gaskets (which I had "in stock" and cost me £25 when I bought them) on the "passenger bank".  No leakage to date from either bank - in fact just serviced the car so checked carefully - and in 16K miles only needed to top up engine oil once (after 15K) with around 1/4 pint!  Engine and drive both dry.

Both gaskets fitted using new GM O- rings and black sealant - niether bank was torqued, just tightened from middle out in stages by feel (experience).  All bolts checked during recent service for continued tightness & all ok.

HTH

Ive always found that's were they leak, never had a gasket leak. 

[EMD]

Victor Reinz gaskets are recommended by other with vast experience so hope the gaskets serve you well  At least we now have an option for these gaskets rather than being ripped off at the stealers .

[Webby the Bear]

I am currently 'testing' eBay specials 

Fitted last August. Not leaking yet. I pull a couple of plug leads every month.

Though do be aware that this is a test for OOF research purposes.

And partly cos I refuse to pay the £80-summat quid GM want.

[terry paget]

The 2.6 I bought in Plymouth in May 2015 came with a cam cover gasket set in the boot. I soon discovered the o/s cam cover gasket ws leaking, and the  small breather was well blocked. N/s CCG was not leaking. I cleared the breather and fitted the gasket supplied. No trouble so far. The make was Leader LSC, the price for 2 sets gaskets and O rings on 2/4/2015 was £15.13 inc. VAT and postage.

At least Omegas are popular enough to make it worthwhile for others to make aftermarket parts for them. I doubt the same applies to Ferraris, Rolls Royces, etc. I will report later.

[dbug]

The 2.6 I bought in Plymouth in May 2015 came with a cam cover gasket set in the boot. I soon discovered the o/s cam cover gasket ws leaking, and the  small breather was well blocked. N/s CCG was not leaking. I cleared the breather and fitted the gasket supplied. No trouble so far. The make was Leader LSC, the price for 2 sets gaskets and O rings on 2/4/2015 was £15.13 inc. VAT and postage.

At least Omegas are popular enough to make it worthwhile for others to make aftermarket parts for them. I doubt the same applies to Ferraris, Rolls Royces, etc. I will report later.

Fitted an aftermarket exhaust to my '72 Dino

[EMD]

I am currently 'testing' eBay specials 

Fitted last August. Not leaking yet. I pull a couple of plug leads every month.

Though do be aware that this is a test for OOF research purposes.

And partly cos I refuse to pay the £80-summat quid GM want.

The Pattern lab 

Where they the ones i linked to or did you buy different ? The ones i fitted are on the old MV6 

[Webby the Bear]

I am currently 'testing' eBay specials 

Fitted last August. Not leaking yet. I pull a couple of plug leads every month.

Though do be aware that this is a test for OOF research purposes.

And partly cos I refuse to pay the £80-summat quid GM want.

The Pattern lab 

Where they the ones i linked to or did you buy different ? The ones i fitted are on the old MV6 

Yeah I think they were the ones you pointed out mate cheers