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Title: FIRST QUESTION:- LEAK FROM CAM COVER
Post by: over50now on 29 March 2009, 20:22:51

Did cam covers about 200 miles ago. Now notice got very slight oil leak from rear of bank 1 or 2 (Where the half moon is).
Don't think I put enough of a blob of sealant there.
Correct torque applied.
Can I get away with resetting the gasket with more sealant, or do I have to replace the gasket.

Many Thanks.
Graham

Title: Re: FIRST QUESTION:- LEAK FROM CAM COVER
Post by: feeutfo on 29 March 2009, 20:28:52

just re seal it, unless the seal is damaged. Did you use genuine vx gaskits and o rings? Black goo used to be loctite 598 or what ever the superceded number is now.

Title: Re: FIRST QUESTION:- LEAK FROM CAM COVER
Post by: over50now on 29 March 2009, 20:37:03

Thanks Chris.

Got gaskets from mechanic mate. Had them in his garage. They weren't in vx livery - so no.

But will give it a go, 'cos I only put a smear of sealant over the half moon and none on the seat.

Cheers again. Graham

Title: Re: FIRST QUESTION:- LEAK FROM CAM COVER
Post by: tunnie on 29 March 2009, 20:39:14

i would replace the gaskets with genuine, pattern ones don't last long!

Title: Re: FIRST QUESTION:- LEAK FROM CAM COVER
Post by: feeutfo on 29 March 2009, 21:48:01

never used non genuine personally, but they say youll be doing the job again in a couple of months time.

If your taking it apart again, i would consider fitting genuine for the sake of the ignition system and waisted time and effort.

Anyone know the correct seal stuff/black goo that replaces 598 or whatever?

Title: Re: FIRST QUESTION:- LEAK FROM CAM COVER
Post by: ScottieMV6 on 30 March 2009, 09:16:50

If you get it from Vx its 90485251  :y

Title: Re: FIRST QUESTION:- LEAK FROM CAM COVER
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 30 March 2009, 09:19:03

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never used non genuine personally, but they say youll be doing the job again in a couple of months time.

If your taking it apart again, i would consider fitting genuine for the sake of the ignition system and waisted time and effort.

Anyone know the correct seal stuff/black goo that replaces 598 or whatever?

Its not 598!

I have tried pattern gaskets including Elring from auto vaux and FAI ones....both were shite lasting at max 6 months.

And as I have already carried out said experiment, hopefuly it wil save others from doing the same!  :y

Title: Re: FIRST QUESTION:- LEAK FROM CAM COVER
Post by: feeutfo on 30 March 2009, 09:33:21

Quote

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never used non genuine personally, but they say youll be doing the job again in a couple of months time.

If your taking it apart again, i would consider fitting genuine for the sake of the ignition system and waisted time and effort.

Anyone know the correct seal stuff/black goo that replaces 598 or whatever?

Its not 598!

I have tried pattern gaskets including Elring from auto vaux and FAI ones....both were shite lasting at max 6 months.

And as I have already carried out said experiment, hopefuly it wil save others from doing the same!  :y

so what is it then!

Title: Re: FIRST QUESTION:- LEAK FROM CAM COVER
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 30 March 2009, 09:37:10

Loctite 5910....598 is a flanger sealent for the likes of the diff rear plate

Title: Re: FIRST QUESTION:- LEAK FROM CAM COVER
Post by: feeutfo on 30 March 2009, 10:12:15

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Loctite 5910....598 is a flanger sealent for the likes of the diff rear plate

i am under the impression 598 ,as said, is no longer available and 5910 is the superceeded equivelent, it was the 5910 number i could not remember. if 598 is not to be used, maybe you could have informed me in the thread below!
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1223153437/0

Title: Re: FIRST QUESTION:- LEAK FROM CAM COVER
Post by: over50now on 30 March 2009, 12:02:09

Thanks guys.

Loctite 5910 then.

 :y :y :y

Title: Re: FIRST QUESTION:- LEAK FROM CAM COVER
Post by: mkaminski100 on 30 March 2009, 13:03:43

I got fed up and replaced covers with Vectra V6 ones. When doing my Vectra V6 I have reused old gaskets and after 6 months, no leaks! Covers have to swapped (left to right) so oil has to poured in far left corner.

Title: Re: FIRST QUESTION:- LEAK FROM CAM COVER
Post by: vauxmad on 30 March 2009, 15:38:41

yeah get gen ones and make sure you get enought things out of the way, don't be tempted to just stuff the covers through a tight gap and hope for ht best. they will be dislodged and endup leaking from not being seated properly