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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: ttommy on 29 March 2010, 13:02:52

Title: fitting 2.5 vectra b cam covers to the 3.0 x30xe
Post by: ttommy on 29 March 2010, 13:02:52

I am going to carry out this mod and clean the breathers while I am at it due it oily spark plug wells.

Which rocker gaskets should I use?

thanks.

Title: Re: fitting 2.5 vectra b cam covers to the 3.0 x30xe
Post by: TheBoy on 29 March 2010, 13:35:19

Can I ask why you want to do this mod?  If it is because of the myth around warped covers, I would advise you not to - yes, vectra covers do not fail as often, but the crankcase pressure (that can't escape via cam cover gaskets if breathers are blocked) escapes via front or rear crank seal.  I know I'd rather replace camcover gaskets than crank seals ;)

Obviously, if you are changing them for effect/styling, ignore my mutterings above, just ensure you clean your breathers very regularly

Title: Re: fitting 2.5 vectra b cam covers to the 3.0 x30xe
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 29 March 2010, 13:51:51

Be aware that the vectra covers have to be fitted on the wrong banks so you can get at the oil filler (although its still not easy).

This in turn compromises the plug leads slightly.

Title: Re: fitting 2.5 vectra b cam covers to the 3.0 x30xe
Post by: ttommy on 29 March 2010, 14:23:37

changing them more for styling atm but I can see were you are coming from i'm actually cleaning the breathers this afternoon,

so am i to use the vectra B gaskets?

never thought about the plug leads tho, im sure i can knock something up  :D

Title: Re: fitting 2.5 vectra b cam covers to the 3.0 x30xe
Post by: ttommy on 29 March 2010, 14:35:02

pic of the car if you are interested

(http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk389/leedrift/DSC00186.jpg)

(http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk389/leedrift/DSC00182.jpg)

Title: Re: fitting 2.5 vectra b cam covers to the 3.0 x30xe
Post by: TheBoy on 29 March 2010, 14:51:24

Would need to use vectra gaskets I would have thought....

Title: Re: fitting 2.5 vectra b cam covers to the 3.0 x30xe
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 29 March 2010, 14:58:02

Yep, needs to be the correct vectra gaskets as the gasket design is totaly different to that of the plastic covers

Title: Re: fitting 2.5 vectra b cam covers to the 3.0 x30xe
Post by: Andy B on 29 March 2010, 15:20:58

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pic of the car if you are interested

 ...........

Very nice!  :y  :y The alloys suit it.  :y

Title: Re: fitting 2.5 vectra b cam covers to the 3.0 x30xe
Post by: jonnycool on 29 March 2010, 16:05:06

Yes, very cool. Like the way the car sits, the bodykit and the alloys  :y