cam cover gasket

Post Tue Dec 30, 2008 3:03 pm

after spotting a bit of oil dribbling down the side of the engine i thought i would change the cam cover gasket as it has not been done as far as i could see.
well, after getting to the gasket i could plainly see it badly needed doing as it was so hard it did not bend it just snapped! same with the spark plug gasket i had to dig it out with a screw driver.
so a word of warning if any of you dont see any record of this work being done or doing it yourself recently it would be a good idea to do it as the loss of oil could amount to quite alot if left unchecked!!!

Post Tue Dec 30, 2008 6:28 pm

Just for the record I replaced mine with an ECP set earlier this year, it started leaking again after about 2 months

Dealer set is about £20 which ive never had a problem with

Post Tue Dec 30, 2008 8:16 pm

DanThe wrote:Just for the record I replaced mine with an ECP set earlier this year, it started leaking again after about 2 months

Dealer set is about £20 which ive never had a problem with

now there's a suprise a ECP gasket not doing its job properly after a couple of months

Post Tue Dec 30, 2008 9:48 pm

I suppose I should be grateful it didnt f*ck my engine

Post Tue Dec 30, 2008 10:24 pm

ECP are the last supplier I ever entertain these days. They just seem to sell shite!

Post Tue Dec 30, 2008 10:37 pm

B7 wrote:ECP are the last supplier I ever entertain these days. They just seem to sell shite!

+1!

Post Wed Dec 31, 2008 2:57 pm

oh well thats not good news as thats where i got mine from! will have to keep an eye on it