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[Jusme]

I know that ONLY genuine GM gaskets must be fitted, but, do GM make gaskets? Phoned a supplier today who supply cam cover gaskets and O rings made by 'Elring'. Was told that these are genuine Vauxhall gaskets. Before I end up throwing even more money down the drain, can anyone shed any light on this?? 

[Webby the Bear]

You can use whatever gaskets you want! It's your car

However experience has shown on here that the genuine are best.

As for the make I dont know. But i've rebuilt the top end of my engine with pretty much all Elring stuff (ironically other than the cam cover gaskets) so i'll report up soon once it's running 

[martin42]

Ive used pattern gaskets and never had a problem,all down to the person fitting them and cleaning out the breathers properly.

[Webby the Bear]

Ive used pattern gaskets and never had a problem,all down to the person fitting them and cleaning out the breathers properly.

 

ps, not thread stealing but she'll be done tonight martin, im convinced! 

[tunnie]

Ive used pattern gaskets and never had a problem,all down to the person fitting them and cleaning out the breathers properly.

Really poor advice, over the years time and again OOF has proved pattern gaskets are hit and miss. Even with clean breathers, right sealant fitted well. They still leak.

Pattern gaskets has turned into a stupid joke recently, but the aim has always to be most cost effective repair for best value for money.

Hence OOFs recommendation is always genuine.

[martin42]

Not everybody can afford genuine parts,i have said in the past i use pattern parts,with results,my cabby is,still leak free after 10 months use,and that was a £3 gasket,at the end of the,day its the op's car,and what he,can afford to buy.

[Marks DTM Calib]

Yep, in the early days I tried numerous different brands of gasket including FAI, Ebay cheap shite and Elring, but of course, as per the Mad Mechanic, my labour quality is clearly substandard 

THE only reliable gasket that worked was the GM sourced ones.

Elring do make gaskets for GM but they dont make the cam cover ones.....

[Jusme]

Thanks for replies. Eventually sourced a pair packaged, genuine GM for £35 inc postage. (been on the shelf awhile??) Plus 16 O rings for £1.60 postage £5.89. Total £7.49. Went the whole hog and ordered a Bosch 2.4.6. coil pack @ £62.53 inc VAT + postage £6.15. O rings from Vauxhall dealer 84p each. Gaskets £65:16.. 

[tunnie]

Not everybody can afford genuine parts,i have said in the past i use pattern parts,with results,my cabby is,still leak free after 10 months use,and that was a £3 gasket,at the end of the,day its the op's car,and what he,can afford to buy.

1) As keep saying, cost effective. Buy pattern buy twice, more expensive and time consuming in long run.

2) You offering advice based on gaskets not even for an Omega then!

Where is a brick wall, I need to hit my head against it 

[tunnie]

Thanks for replies. Eventually sourced a pair packaged, genuine GM for £35 inc postage. (been on the shelf awhile??) Plus 16 O rings for £1.60 postage £5.89. Total £7.49. Went the whole hog and ordered a Bosch 2.4.6. coil pack @ £62.53 inc VAT + postage £6.15. O rings from Vauxhall dealer 84p each. Gaskets £65:16.. 

Good stuff. Make sure you get the correct sealant too 

[Jusme]

Not everybody can afford genuine parts,i have said in the past i use pattern parts, Some of you will already know that I have thrown £3,000 at this darned motor in the last 12 months. (me stooopid.) Thanks to a mechanic (ex mate) not doing the job properly. Need the proper bits, but money is tight...  Thanks for that Tunnie. Yes I think Daz has the right sealant.... 

[martin42]

I did own a 2.6 mv6 and used pattern cam,cover gaskets so yes i am going on my own experience as a previous omega owner and if and when i do get another omega i shall use pattern cam cover gaskets 

[tunnie]

I did own a 2.6 mv6 and used pattern cam,cover gaskets so yes i am going on my own experience as a previous omega owner and if and when i do get another omega i shall use pattern cam cover gaskets 

Each to their own, just stop with your poor advice on them then. Some people want a solution that lasts. 

[Jusme]

I have to bow to experience on this matter, and cannot really get embroiled in a genuine v pattern argument. But perhaps the bloke who last did my engine didn't do a great job fitting the gaskets?? Only he knows?? 

[omega3000]

Dont get ralf started