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blackviper90210

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Cam Cover Gasket query
« on: 30 April 2010, 23:04:47 »

Hi all,

I emailed this seller asking if the parts were genuine Vauxhall parts, as on the forum it has been highly recommended to only use Genuine Gaskets.
He emailed back and said that they are made by ELRING, supplier to Vauxhall. Can anyone verify this or is he conning me?

This is the link to the auction for reference: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-VECTRA-C-SIGNUM-V6-CAM-ROCKER-COVER-GASKET-NEW-/370334012588?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5639a094ac

Thanks in advance for your advice, Dave
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Re: Cam Cover Gasket query
« Reply #1 on: 01 May 2010, 01:19:53 »

Those aren't Omega gaskets mate.
Omega gaskets are separate for each cam box not joined by the bars either end.
Yes Elring do supply VX with gaskets but do they supply the cam cover gaskets for the Omega?
Genuine from the dealer is your best bet if you want the job to last.
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Re: Cam Cover Gasket query
« Reply #2 on: 01 May 2010, 08:15:28 »

See my recent post on gaskets the joined ones are for late facelift.
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Re: Cam Cover Gasket query
« Reply #3 on: 01 May 2010, 08:39:23 »

The joined Elring gaskets are pattern, and have been shown to fail like all the other patterns.  Yes, Elring do supply Vauxhall, but not these cam cover gaskets.

Don't bugger around, get them from a dealer, or another supplier showing the genuine GM hologram on them.
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Re: Cam Cover Gasket query
« Reply #4 on: 01 May 2010, 08:44:56 »

When I first bought my Omega the cam cover gaskets were leaking....I bought the so called "original/genuine/as provided to manufactureres"type from mail order company as they seemed much cheaper than the dealer would charge me.
Same old story now...they failed within few weeks and took advise and bought the proper ones.
Remember ...cheap is not always cheap !!
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Re: Cam Cover Gasket query
« Reply #5 on: 01 May 2010, 10:05:17 »

Thanks guys. Just thought I'd check!

Off to the stealers it is then :(
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