It looks like I when i got the rocker cover gasket and D shape bungs replaced the friendly mechanic either forgot to replace one of them at the back of the head (firewall side) or damamged it when fitting.
Having never changed them is it simply a case of leverageing the old one out with a scredriver and pushing the replacement in?
Replacing Camshaft D Shape Bungs
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Very easy, they must be I managed to do mine ok. As you've described just lever the old ones out. Cheap to buy as well.
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Thanks TPS. I think the last time I bought them they were about 60p each.
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They've gone up then!
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As always with an oil seal,a spotlessly clean surface is a big help!
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Malc that may well have been the issue. Having looked at the surfac of the head when I removed the rocker gasket he clearly did little to clean it up before replacing. A bit pissed off really considering the gasket was a BMW one at £18. Not sure if it can be reused.