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[J.S.B.]

Hi Guys,

I've just been to Vauxhall to try and get a rocker cover gasket and they've just told me that they no longer do the gasket as they have identified a problem with the gaskets and cover leaking. It's only taken them 13 years! However they now have a new gasket cover for them at £120 per bank which initially sounds a bit steep.

 
Now to shame myself. I bought pattern gaskets and already replaced the o/s bank with genuine which cured that side, however now the n/s bank has started leaking and I was hoping to just change the gasket.
 

I know I shouldn't have gone for pattern parts and it's my own fault but now I'm in the situation where I need to do something about the n/s bank. Does anyone know about this new rocker cover as I forgot to get the part numbers from the Vauxhall guy? Or has anyone got a set of genuine gaskets not needed or any other suggestion.

I really like my car and apart from this problem it's a real gem so I'd really like to get it sorted without having to get another remortgage please

Regards

J

[Marks DTM Calib]

Crap dealer there I am afriad and very miss informed.

PM Andy C on here, he will get the correct items at a good price for you.

[J.S.B.]

Hi Mark,

I've pm'ed Andy. Also I've had a look at the various threads on the vectra covers for it and was getting the vibe that they could cause more trouble than help. Is there a replacement solution for the rocker covers?

Regards

J

[Webby the Bear]

I think the general consensus is there's no alternative to original parts mate

ps, liking what you've done with the list of jobs at the bottom of your posts

[J.S.B.]

Thanks

The silly thing is that I've had a new pair of front wishbones with polys fitted sitting in my cupboard for nearly 6 months now but I just never seem to get teh time to do it. Once they're on then I'll flush the brake system. I have replace as much brake oil in the reservoir as I can so it doesn't look black anymore but that's only because everyone commented on it's colour when I lifted my bonnet

[albitz]

The "cure" for rocker gasket problem is,regular cleaning of breathers and oil changes at intervals between 3,000 -5,000 miles.

[bored bigyin54]

Hi Guys,

I've just been to Vauxhall to try and get a rocker cover gasket and they've just told me that they no longer do the gasket as they have identified a problem with the gaskets and cover leaking. It's only taken them 13 years! However they now have a new gasket cover for them at £120 per bank which initially sounds a bit steep.

 
Now to shame myself. I bought pattern gaskets and already replaced the o/s bank with genuine which cured that side, however now the n/s bank has started leaking and I was hoping to just change the gasket.
 

I know I shouldn't have gone for pattern parts and it's my own fault but now I'm in the situation where I need to do something about the n/s bank. Does anyone know about this new rocker cover as I forgot to get the part numbers from the Vauxhall guy? Or has anyone got a set of genuine gaskets not needed or any other suggestion.

I really like my car and apart from this problem it's a real gem so I'd really like to get it sorted without having to get another remortgage please

Regards

J

just take your time with the pattern gasket never had problems with them

[omega3000]

Hi Guys,

I've just been to Vauxhall to try and get a rocker cover gasket and they've just told me that they no longer do the gasket as they have identified a problem with the gaskets and cover leaking. It's only taken them 13 years! However they now have a new gasket cover for them at £120 per bank which initially sounds a bit steep.

 
Now to shame myself. I bought pattern gaskets and already replaced the o/s bank with genuine which cured that side, however now the n/s bank has started leaking and I was hoping to just change the gasket.
 

I know I shouldn't have gone for pattern parts and it's my own fault but now I'm in the situation where I need to do something about the n/s bank. Does anyone know about this new rocker cover as I forgot to get the part numbers from the Vauxhall guy? Or has anyone got a set of genuine gaskets not needed or any other suggestion.

I really like my car and apart from this problem it's a real gem so I'd really like to get it sorted without having to get another remortgage please

Regards

J

I would say daylight robbery prices 

[martin42]

pattern gaskets from £8.00 per bank to £20 for both,dealer price £120 i know which option i would take,yes i have pattern gaskets on both banks for a while now and no leaks,i think personally its down to taking your time,using good oil and keeping the breather system clear

[bored bigyin54]

pattern gaskets from £8.00 per bank to £20 for both,dealer price £120 i know which option i would take,yes i have pattern gaskets on both banks for a while now and no leaks,i think personally its down to taking your time,using good oil and keeping the breather system clear

i am glad someone agrees with me if i dont need to buy vx parts i wont i have been doing it for years . just now i cant do the work any more 

[Andy B]

pattern gaskets from £8.00 per bank to £20 for both,dealer price £120 i know which option i would take,yes i have pattern gaskets on both banks for a while now and no leaks,i think personally its down to taking your time,using good oil and keeping the breather system clear

Book mark this page for viewing for when your covers are leaking ....................... 

[martin42]

 

[Andy B]

 

[omega3000]

pattern gaskets from £8.00 per bank to £20 for both,dealer price £120 i know which option i would take,yes i have pattern gaskets on both banks for a while now and no leaks,i think personally its down to taking your time,using good oil and keeping the breather system clear

 

[Lazydocker]

As we've said many times, some pattern parts are a known entity and give consistent performance. If they do then we recommend them

Unfortunately Cam Cover Gaskets aren't in that category Yes, some pattern ones will be fine if the breathers are kept clear. However, you could buy a set from the same manufacturer another time and they p!$$ out oil from day one

That's why I/we don't recommend pattern I have recommended cheap wishbones in the past though

J.S.B, wait for Andy to reply and he'll sort it for you