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Title: Green Goo - cam caps?
Post by: Essex_Andy on 24 October 2006, 09:29:56

Apologies if wrong part of forum etc

But can someone tell me what the green goo is that is applied to the front cam caps on a V6 please?

Not too sure of the reaction at my local car parts shop if I ask for green goo.

Thanks.

Title: Re: Green Goo - cam caps?
Post by: Gwilym on 24 October 2006, 11:02:30

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Apologies if wrong part of forum etc

But can someone tell me what the green goo is that is applied to the front cam caps on a V6 please?

Not too sure of the reaction at my local car parts shop if I ask for green goo.

Thanks.

Did somebody sneeze on them then?

Title: Re: Green Goo - cam caps?
Post by: Essex_Andy on 24 October 2006, 11:07:47

I've been told that as well as RVX (i think thats the name for the black silicone sealer) I need some green goo for front cam caps

Anyone?

Title: Re: Green Goo - cam caps?
Post by: Nickbat on 24 October 2006, 11:10:16

The green goo means pukka Vx sealant which is almost luminous green in colour. I used it for my cam covers and it seems to have worked fine.

There are non-Vx sealants out there, but none quite so green. ;)

Title: Re: Green Goo - cam caps?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 24 October 2006, 11:15:43

If you look at the camshaft ID page the part number is listed and how to apply it (dont put to much on, its only a thin smear required or you will block off the oil ways):

V6 Camshaft Identification (http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1152565319)

Title: Re: Green Goo - cam caps?
Post by: Essex_Andy on 24 October 2006, 11:19:24

On all cam covers I've done before (no vauxhalls though) I've just used RVX throughout, whether cars or bikes.

So do I need both on an omega?

Can I have a blonde idoit guide to what sealent where please.

Title: Re: Green Goo - cam caps?
Post by: Essex_Andy on 24 October 2006, 11:19:57

cool you must have read my mind...scary ;D

Just read that page again....dont you just love the word flange :) ;D

Title: Re: Green Goo - cam caps?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 24 October 2006, 13:18:22

Lol...the part number for the balck sealent is in the cam cover maintenance guide.....dont use the green stuff on the cam covers, it goes hard....eventualy...and can crack

Title: Re: Green Goo - cam caps?
Post by: The Barge Captain on 24 October 2006, 13:46:35

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cool you must have read my mind...scary ;D

Just read that page again....dont you just love the word flange :) ;D

Fnar fnar!

Title: Re: Green Goo - cam caps?
Post by: rhydV6 on 24 October 2006, 14:25:16

I have always used this stuff on any car, doesnt harden or crack, always seals and it's good for 400C...

(http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/6748/rtvredsiliconegasketea9.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

Title: Re: Green Goo - cam caps?
Post by: Essex_Andy on 24 October 2006, 14:38:28

Is the red ok to use on the cam caps?

Title: Re: Green Goo - cam caps?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 24 October 2006, 14:42:59

Dont take any chances with the cam caps....the green goo is hydroscopic and only sets when there is no air present, it also squashes down very well. You dont want the caps sitting high and you dont want to much goo or it will block the oil way.

Title: Re: Green Goo - cam caps?
Post by: rhydV6 on 24 October 2006, 14:44:43

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Is the red ok to use on the cam caps?

Well I'll be using it on mine in a couple of days ;)

Can't see there being any issues, as it's pressure resistant, none hardening, oil proof, high temp formula upto 400C, remains flexible ensuring 100% seal.

 8-)