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i have just had rocker cover gaskets changed, both sides, on my 2.5 v6, they have been done as per posting off here, however i`m still getting oil in the spark plug housing and a little on top of the rocker cover, it only does it on the passenger side as you look at engine. it`s beggining to arse me off because of the money thats been thrown at it  . i had it done by my neighbour who is a mechanic and i do know he is very good. he has`nt missed anything. does anyone have any ideas to rescue my car, i may be forced to get rid if i can`t get any solutions  . many thanks guys for reading.

[Darth Loo-knee]

What torque setting did he tighten the Cam Covers down too?
Are they Genuine?
Did he use any sealer? did he put it all around the gaskets??

[Elite Pete]

Did you use genuine gaskets?

[Abiton]

Were the breathers cleaned thoroughly?
Were the o-rings changed?

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i got them from my local motor spares, he asked for full reg number so not sure if they were dealer part, however they said gm then a number which ended in 36 for 1 and 39 for the other ? yes he used gasket sealer which cost me the earth, £9 !!!!!! before we changed them though, it was doing the exact same then, just the passenger side was full of oil !!!!

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i cleaned the breathers, and yes they were torqued to 8nm.

[Elite Pete]

You have to use genuine dealer parts for these. The pattern parts are rubbish.

[Darth Loo-knee]

Would only assume that from the local car shop will not sell Genuine Vauxhall Gaskets & O rings.
You will be changing them very soon when Genuine ones are not used mate.
Also make sure the sealer has not been put all around the gaskets, only a few spots are really needed plus some over the semi circles