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Title: opinion on cam cover gasket
Post by: mathewst on 23 October 2009, 14:28:26
Can somebody give me a relevant opinion on the cam cover gasket from the link below.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350105331741&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123
Title: Re: opinion on cam cover gasket
Post by: sneakypenguin on 23 October 2009, 14:32:20
Looks like it for the x20xev engine only
Title: Re: opinion on cam cover gasket
Post by: Jimbob on 23 October 2009, 14:32:44
imho - pile of poo!

avoid it.

Genuine is the way to go on this part  :'( if you dont want to be redoing the job.
Title: Re: opinion on cam cover gasket
Post by: mathewst on 23 October 2009, 14:38:42
I would go for a genuine one JimBob but cannot find it on ebay anywhere   :(
Title: Re: opinion on cam cover gasket
Post by: mathewst on 23 October 2009, 14:42:02
Well I'm a bit confused.
Is this the actuall part number for 2.2 petrol 90501944
Title: Re: opinion on cam cover gasket
Post by: Jimbob on 23 October 2009, 14:42:10
least it is a very easy job on the 2.2  :y
Title: Re: opinion on cam cover gasket
Post by: Jimbob on 23 October 2009, 14:46:21
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Well I'm a bit confused.
Is this the actuall part number for 2.2 petrol 90501944


that part number appears to fit a lot of cars according to epc  including some 2.2 engines...


but as far as I can see, you want part 55558349
Title: Re: opinion on cam cover gasket
Post by: Jimbob on 23 October 2009, 14:47:13
can you confirm your engine code?


that is for y22se or z22se
Title: Re: opinion on cam cover gasket
Post by: mathewst on 23 October 2009, 14:49:56
Yes I saw that part number in Tunnies' post but thought this is the same one.
Judging from the looks it should be the same.
i think my engine code is Y22XE but not 100% sure
Title: Re: opinion on cam cover gasket
Post by: Selseybill on 23 October 2009, 15:16:47
I've bought from this seller in the past.next day delivery(if no post strike)Knows Vx like the back of your hand.Call them there nice people to deal with.
Title: Re: opinion on cam cover gasket
Post by: mathewst on 23 October 2009, 15:19:56
I guess they can be nice people to deal with Selsey.
But everyone recomends genuine gasket and looks like they don't have them, only replacements
Title: Re: opinion on cam cover gasket
Post by: Selseybill on 23 October 2009, 15:24:58
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I guess they can be nice people to deal with Selsey.
But everyone recomends genuine gasket and looks like they don't have them, only replacements

True but everyone's on a different budget but for a few quid more i would buy genuine.
Title: Re: opinion on cam cover gasket
Post by: mathewst on 23 October 2009, 15:28:46
i guess on some parts for 2.2 especially genuine is a must.
I had two cam covers replaced in last couple of months and both of them seem not to be ok.
also had a new cam sensor fitted (aftermarket one) and the  car would drive normally any more. Put the old original back in which is actually knackered and the car works fine 99% of the time.
Only ocassionally have to restart it when turned on while it is hot cause EML light comes on
Title: Re: opinion on cam cover gasket
Post by: tunnie on 23 October 2009, 15:31:52
I guess getting geniune parts is an issue for you? Are their any Opel / Saab dealers near you?
Title: Re: opinion on cam cover gasket
Post by: mathewst on 23 October 2009, 15:35:25
There are Opel dealers near me but trust me they are the real stealers!!!
When I wanted genuine cam sensor they wanted around 130 pounds for it!
So I really don't want to pay them twice or sometimes three times more than I can get from ebay
Title: Re: opinion on cam cover gasket
Post by: tunnie on 23 October 2009, 15:44:06
retail their prices are expensive, but trade access and its much cheaper  ;)

Not sure if 'Trade Club' exsits in Europe? But you could try and blag your 'garage' needing trade parts.
Title: Re: opinion on cam cover gasket
Post by: mathewst on 23 October 2009, 15:50:00
No trade cards here Tunnie I believe.
I found out that cam sensor in UK for 65 pounds on ebay (regular price).
So no reason for it to cost 130 here, but as I said they're real stealers.
Title: Re: opinion on cam cover gasket
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 23 October 2009, 15:52:53
Even retail, the 4 pot cover seals are not expensive.

sub 20 quid.
Title: Re: opinion on cam cover gasket
Post by: tunnie on 23 October 2009, 16:00:30
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Even retail, the 4 pot cover seals are not expensive.

sub 20 quid.

Think i paid £17  :)
Title: Re: opinion on cam cover gasket
Post by: Selseybill on 23 October 2009, 16:03:16
Why don't you order the parts from a dealer in England by credit card and ask them to post it to you.
Title: Re: opinion on cam cover gasket
Post by: mathewst on 23 October 2009, 16:37:10
Thought of that SelseyBill but don't think most of them will even bother with the postage for small amounts.
I hoped that will find some on ebay but no luck there.
Something will turn up eventually.
Title: Re: opinion on cam cover gasket
Post by: Martin_1962 on 23 October 2009, 18:35:37
Ask a UK member with Paypal to organise it for you
Title: Re: opinion on cam cover gasket
Post by: Selseybill on 23 October 2009, 18:42:49
If you get really stuck,order and pay for your bits at my local dealer and i will collect and post it to you.Small parts only cost a few pounds to send abroad.
Title: Re: opinion on cam cover gasket
Post by: mathewst on 26 October 2009, 09:34:43
Thank you SeleseyBill for that offer, will do that probably if I don't find any other solution
Title: Re: opinion on cam cover gasket
Post by: Lazydocker on 26 October 2009, 10:59:57
Send a PM to andyc on here... He's a top bloke and works at a staler not far from me. He's normally happy to do a good deal and post things :y :y
Title: Re: opinion on cam cover gasket
Post by: mathewst on 26 October 2009, 11:41:54
Ok thanks for the advice Lazydocker.