Correct Rocker cover gasket on a classic?
 

Hi guys, after a some searching and research I've decided it's about time to replace the rocker cover gasket. My problem is there seem to be loads! Not a great difference between them but I'm looking to not take a blind guess so thought I'd look to others for some advice :) It's for a Turbo 2000 wagon '00.

EBay seems like a bit of a minefield on this one and is being very (too?) specific on which fits what.

EuroCarParts has a selection, saw this Gasket pair but thought there were meant to be half moon seals also?

Perhaps this, looked overkill? Link.

Anything I need with it? Heard about gasket paste or similar? This will be my first time attempting this so any advice welcome, thanks!

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Buy genuine from here http://www.importcarparts.co.uk/

ICP are also on Ebay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3513309298...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

contact them with yr VIN

Items are nearly always cheaper via their website.

Perfect - thanks for the replies guys. Going to order up a RH one if these tonight, figure I'll start with drivers side and try one of these first as I've not done this before and that seems to be where the oil is coming from, cheers!

You'll need a v5/6 one from import car parts as already suggested

let us know how you get one -- I'm doing mine next month......!

Thanks Bustamoves.

Anybody know why the full kit with bolt plugs included is double the price of the kit with just the seals?

http://www.importcarparts.co.uk/part...et&searchPart=

vs. this: http://www.importcarparts.co.uk/part...et&searchPart= (although I'll be getting the v6 version as car is 2000.)

I'm guessing it's another weak spot for oil to get through, but double the price just seemed a bit silly. For safety's sake I'm probably going to get the more expensive kit (I want to do the job right after all) although there's a small plate/panel that I don't see mentioned in any how-to guides. Guess I'll find out when it all arrives and I start messing around!

Because it's got new bolt gaskets and oil separator gasket too, the lh one will be a bit cheaper as no oil seperator that side.
Buy the full kit, I did.
The v5/6 seem to be more pricey than the pre v5/6 ones too, but hey ho.

New bolt seals

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...bc120f596.jpeg

Ps both them links are 1 left side and one right side so make sure you get correct one, Aldo, ones without bolt gasket and one with.
That might explain price difference

Ah yeah I meant to post two right side ones, that's not a mistake I want to make at the checkout! :)

Ok, thanks for helping that to make more sense to me now, much appreciated. I'll hopefully be able to post some progress (success maybe?) Soon!

a little diy guide for U -- (pinched from another forum !!)


http://www.subaru-impreza.org/forum/...er-gasket.html

Thanks all for the help - it seems to have been a success.

I must admit at one point I felt like I'd bitten off a bit much :) however, There seems to be no leaking anymore although it's still early days and I'm inclined not to celebrate too quickly.

For those who are about to attempt this themselves - please note the DIY guide (which was a great help btw, thanks!) Does not mention the Oil Seperator gasket which needs to be fitted also. This is fiddly and difficult to get to when the rocker cover is on the car, so I ended up taking it off last so I could reach it without rounding the bolts.

Cheers all, issue sorted! :thumb:


https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...4207c319c2.jpg


Oil Seperator Gasket fits into this at the top of the Rocker Cover.

thanks for the info -- I shall be doing mine next month..