Vauxhall/Opel Astra J 1.6 P0171 & P0106 running lean. Fault finding and repair.

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This car came to me with a poor running when warm, running lean and P0171 and P0106 stored in the ECU...
Watch till the end...😉
New, does not always means is "good"...
Follow me on this video to find out what was the problem and how to resolve it.
Hope you enjoy the video.
Any questions or comments put them below.
Like always, thank you for watching!

[@deantownsend9450]

Thank you, my sister has just recently bought an astra after having it for one day she's experiencing the same problems. Will check this over tomorrow hopefully I can get it sorted

[@LMAutoRepairs]

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[@milosbeograd6877]

Greetings from Berlin! Thank you sooooo much, I‘ve had exactly the same situation, equal error codes and handling of the engine. At the beginning I found some videos stating that P0106 is because of a bad MAP sensor, but than I saw your video and was convinced to check the valve, and this was the right solution (was a little bit worried if the new would still leak too 😅 but everything is fine) Thank you so much!

[@LMAutoRepairs]

😊 That's great! 👍👍👍

[@jaykent6645]

Brilliant Louis, and thank you for all your hard work in bringing these videos to us 🤗

[@LMAutoRepairs]

😊 Thanks, for watching and for your comment!

[@mechanicmatt871]

Great diagnosis and fix, the faulty new part didn't help. Top job there

[@LMAutoRepairs]

No... it didn't help at all... lol Thank you for watching and for your comment! 👍👍👍

[@Steve-fs4zh]

I know this is an old video and i accidentally came across it reading through forum's, my car has exactly the same codes and symptoms, and i have ordered the new cover today, i hope i dont have the same problem with my new cover that u did. This fault had been driving me up the wall.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Hi Hope you have better luck than I had... But at least you know what to look for... 👍👍👍

[@CarsExposed]

What a pain mate I hate when that happens 😩... top work as always 👍👍👍

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Yes... it can be not just frustrating, but can also make you to chase your own tail... lol Thank you for watching!

[@-DC-]

Given up on aftermarket stuff the Quality just gets worse and worse every year.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

I know... but is not my money... I can only advise... it is up to the owner to decide...😊 Thank you for watching and for your comment! 👍👍👍

[@projektaielektrotechnika3654]

@@LMAutoRepairs Hello. I have similar problem with Vauxal Zafira B Petrol 1.8. But my engine starts hesitates when i start it cold. No faults after scan. But once the engine warms, it starts work normal. Can it be air leak ?

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Possibly... But check live data... your answer will most likely will be there...😉 Thank you for watching and for your comment!

[@soldiers303]

You can say the same about oem. Everyone cutting production costs button the end user it stays the same.

[@ruizinkpt]

Top job mate, once again! Confidence is key, we can't even trust parts that are new. Cheers 🍻

[@LMAutoRepairs]

True... lol Thank you for watching and for your comment!

[@nigelholland24]

I have this same problem atm. Thanks for video

[@LMAutoRepairs]

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[@electronic7979]

Very good repair video

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Thanks! 👍👍👍

[@АнтонЮгай-у4д]

Thank you very much for good video!!! You are really professional!!! Looking forward for new video with Z16X....

[@LMAutoRepairs]

😊 Thanks! I believe there is more coming... 👍👍👍

[@petar443]

Simply reving up the engine would bring the fuel trim numbers down and show the problem. TOO lean at idle but not at high rpms means vacuum leak. This engine has MAP and MAF sensor. So the fuel injection is dictated by the MAF. MAP sees the drop of vacuum but is not in control of the fuel. The MAF is.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

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[@nemanjadzombic6101]

Your thinking would be corect, but not in this case, as this is major vacuum leak, and you would not see much difference by reving it.

[@gezdipz5425]

Thanks for another great video,I have one of these so I will have an idea. Keep up the great work 😁

[@LMAutoRepairs]

😊 Thanks! 👍👍👍

[@neilhampson2843]

This is what happens when parts are made in China. You should not have issues returning parts. I feel for you. Thanks for the video.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Unfortunately I know that they would never take it back... As it was "used".... They would quickly say I misdiagnosed and now was trying to return it... LoL Thank you for watching and for your comment!

[@G30MaxForce]

Hei, Great video, you explained the problem for my understanding, but i still miss something... Can't patch that tiny hole?? I don't understand why is it there if is not allowed to braeath air from there. Or is it blowing the extra air from engine? Please respone me.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

That's the engine breather... You can't block it! Search for information on how an engine works and breaths and you will understand... 👍👍👍

[@lukas181118]

Aftermarket parts are utter sh&@ nowadays. Dealership parts are more expensive but save ur time and money end off the day ;) . Good videos

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Yes they do... Thank you for watching and for your comment!

[@keithavian8129]

The saying buy cheap buy twice springs to mind.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

@@keithavian8129 Indeed...

[@timmehlittleloud2251]

Very common problem. First job is always to see how easy the oil filler cap comes off while the engine is ticking over. Must have done 20 of these in the last year or two. Never bought a genuine steeler part. Customer always wants an eBay part. Never had a bad one. I do agree a lot of cheap parts are definitely getting worse though. One thing to note, some genuine parts manufacturers do send parts that haven't passed QC to China. These get reboxed and sent back to EU and US. Some BMW parts in US are renowned for this.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Thank you for watching and for your comment! 👍👍👍

[@mncedisimalungana2297]

Very informative, thanks a lot. I have the same problem, my fuel trims are at high 30s in my 2012 1.6T. The difference is, that hole doesn't suck air in my car. What would be the problem?

[@LMAutoRepairs]

You need to investigate... Probably a leak elsewhere... 👍👍

[@aleksandarbondzhov503]

Thanks for the video help to narrow down my problem...very helpfull

[@LMAutoRepairs]

☺️ 👍👍👍

[@p.p2295]

Can't beleave that new cover was crap. ?

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Well... it was... 🤷‍♂️ 👍👍👍

[@jayantsingh5141]

Great video. I was able to identify the same problem after watching this video. I am now trying to get this fixed. What will be the best place to buy this part? Thanks

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Dealer... 👍👍👍

[@amperugarage]

I also struggle to convincing the owners to buy OE parts.. one out of ten listen to my opinion. What can you do.. they are expensive indeed.. Good video ! 🍻

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Very true... very true... Thank you for watching!

[@roy2689]

one of our drivers bought his Land Rover 2008 puma defender into the workshop and said the MIL lamp was on and the engine was under powered and running rough, so I got the 'Box' out and plugged it in, it came up with a fault code, I cant remember the number but it said EGR circuit value out of range, so I got a new EGR valve and fitted it, reset the code and five minutes later the same problem reappeared, so I scratched my head a bit and had a think, and tried to apply some logic to it, the code said EGR circuit value out of range, and I thought maybe it meant the electrical circuit, the wiring looms on these defenders is fairly complex and didn't want to pick off all the tape to find a break in the wire/s, so i bought a loom, and they are not cheap 400 quid If i remember correctly, so i fitted that and guess what? same problem (Humph), so I phoned a friend in the trade who specialises in engine management etc, and he said 'did you fit an after market EGR valve or genuine?' (here of course is where real experience comes into it's own), That was when the penny dropped, I'd of course fitted an after market part, so I then fitted a genuine EGR valve and presto job done! The real problem here was not so much a part that didn't work properly and just having to swap it for one that did, but that it sent me off in the wrong direction and caused unneccesary expense. In principal I'm quite happy to fit after market parts but there are caveats, you just need to be aware that they are not going to be as good as OEM parts and they can catch you out...Ouch! Fingers burned-lesson learned

[@Witheredgoogie]

Found that with oxygen sensors... a cheap no name one costs you less but you more than lose any savings with subtle performance/ economy losses and then failure. ..pay a bit more for a good name .Bosch/Denso/Ngk etc.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Electric components, I never go aftermarket... and always strong advise people the same...

[@andresilva5667]

@@LMAutoRepairs I agree! Used a cheap coil pack on my zafira and after a month it started cutting off middle of road. Got original one and problem solved.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

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[@spin1275gt]

So based on a fault code, you changed the EGR valve and a wiring loom. Talk about a bad diagnosis. If there was a problem with the wiring you good have known this by actually measuring it. You good even diagnose the bad aftermarket egr valve with a scope or maybe even with live data. There are so many mechanics these days just changing parts hoping it fixes the problem.

[@simonedwards5401]

Very common good video

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Thanks! 👍👍👍

[@danielfarquharson7641]

So what was the problem as my car is doing the same thing

[@LMAutoRepairs]

It is explained In the video if you watch it...

[@pozytywnymechanik]

Nice job. And I know the after market parts are crapp..... I do this things but I learn get the best parts from genu or trusty after market. 😉

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Thanks! 👍👍

[@IlirLimaj]

Please can you tell me where to order this casket part? I have the same issue with my Opel Astra

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Try eBay or other online shops... 👍👍👍

[@danman9017]

aftermarket are no good ,if the client want you to put it on,,,, then the client should pay for the extra .because it lot of work and good chance of comeback.,you should of call this video want hapen when you install aftermaket part .thanks for sharing

[@LMAutoRepairs]

So far still going... 🤞 Thank you for watching!

[@AhmedAli-hu8ng]

Great job boss and good and nice information ihave also like this problem sir ihave 2015 nissan xtrail 2.5 petrol without turbo ihave fualt code p0102 maf sensor but I check everything but didn't fix this problem can you have any idea check for me boss please

[@iankelly2110]

It happens a lot Luis as you well know I would have brought it back if not send the video to Fai they are normally decent quality for after market. It will give them a chance to correct the issues. Well done great diagnoses and fix.

[@bogdanmustata5310]

I think FAI produces the worst parts. At the 2006 Opel Astrah, the timing chain kept me only 9000km ... it was stretched .... the engine was cutting.

[@MrTSOPKAS]

@@bogdanmustata5310 there are excist more worst parts like (Ali-mama - Αli_slow).😀

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Funny enough, I actually did rang them... they said they would call back... till today... lol 👍👍👍

[@smileyouroncamera1224]

Hi I have a Astra J 2010 1.6 petrol, the is no engine lights on nor any codes, idol’s ok but when engine at temperature and driving I lose power but when engine cold got power in every gear can you help

[@zdravzi]

I have the same problem. Have you found what the problem is?

[@GroundedDiagnostics]

Don't be a parts fixer buy genuine lol. Vauxhall are too greedy asking so much money that most people can't or wont pay so they are pricing them selves out of the market.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Agree... vauxhall parts are quite priced... Thank you for watching and for your comment!

[@EmilAlexandru]

How should fuel trims look?

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Close to zero as possible... 👍👍👍

[@paulfrancis2790]

Great video, mines doing exactly the same, start up from cold and wait 10 /15 minutes to get hot rev it a few times then starts judder sucking in air from the pcv valve, the fault codes I'm getting are p0171 and p0106 I've bought a new rocker cover from euro c*r parts for £239 it's a vauxhall part as well, is there anything else that can cause this to happen or is it just wear and tear.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Usually wear and tear... 👍👍👍

[@paulfrancis2790]

@@LMAutoRepairs going into garage tomorrow, I will update on how it goes. 🤞

[@LMAutoRepairs]

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[@paulfrancis2790]

Had new roker cover fitted last Wednesday car running fine now, asked for the old one back and I took out the pcv valve and it was split so basically £240 for small part that had gone 😡. Thanks for your video it was very helpful.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

@paulfrancis2790 ☺️ That was unfortunate... Thank you for watching and for your comment! 👍👍👍

[@moxadrian]

F-ck . I just bought FAI turbo seal kit. Tomorrow I have in plan to change the turbo. Now I have second thoughts about the job being done properly with that kit.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

You already spend the money... so, just go for it... lol 👍👍👍

[@moxadrian]

@@LMAutoRepairs I like very much your videos. God bless you for sharing 🤗

[@LMAutoRepairs]

@@moxadrian 👍👍👍

[@garyoneill3052]

Thank you very much you solved the problem I had with my late Astra H as it has the same engine fitted a new rocker from my local motor factors problem solved👍👍👍👍

[@LMAutoRepairs]

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[@bitsnbobs1969]

i have problem with 2009 zafira 1.6 petrol its dumping fuel in at high rate can see it come out exhaust white smoke pure fuel never seen this befor may be its ecu ?

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Possibly... Check injectors, and wiring.. Thank you for watching!

[@Blacksmith3186]

A great video as always.. A question to you Luis or to other readers. We have în The family.. A 98 honda acord.. A 04 seat toledo.. What scanner do you recomand for these cars? . My father needs for reading erors.. And the casual module programing. And as usual he wishes not to break the bank. :D thank you for Your suggestions în advance.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

For the seat go vcds.... For the Honda, that's a quite hold car, not many cheap tools out there... but there is a small software that used vagcom interface, for Asian cars.. can't remember the name now... do Google search... 👍👍👍

[@rhiantaylor3446]

Great video but damning indictment of at least some after-market parts. I always look to buy at least an OEM manufacturer such as Febi Bilstein, Lemforder,Mahl, Mann etc but I don't always know the names - a list built from experience would really help. And of course there are always Chinese copies claiming the OEM name....

[@LMAutoRepairs]

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[@johnhealy9231]

I to have had new parts that where faulty, (reverse switch) springs to mind after spending 1 hour checking wires 😤it was the new switch I check all new parts first now .

[@LMAutoRepairs]

😊 👍👍👍

[@gregwestwood5160]

The breather on mine does this, but it stops again and the car returns to normal. and the engine stops shaking. Does this sound like the same issue?

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Possibly... Scan the car, check live data... inspect if you can... 👍👍👍

[@andrewlightwood3895]

Great parts suplyer you use , £75 for a load of crap , should of got one from main dealer that's why these parts are cheep they are crap

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Agree... But I can only get what the owner is prepared to pay for... Thank you for watching!

[@johnbascom4523]

Parts are made in such huge quantities manufactures expect a percentage of news parts to fail. This is not unusual in the replacement and service industry. Always take it out of the box give it a good visual inspection and then obviously fit and test for performance of the part.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

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[@mdaa2kv2]

One of my family members owns an Astra classic with a Z16XEP engine, that changes the running of the engine and I hear a hissing noise when I pull the DipStick. When is running at high RPMs the car consumes a lot of Oil.

[@ghost37666]

Probably it needs piston rings.

[@pashko90]

Oh yes, fighting a 2010 prius with 430k miles on clock and "system too lean" code. Pain in ass! Everything is broken this car :(

[@LMAutoRepairs]

🤞

[@speckwartburg]

Another very good video Louis. That was shocking to see the new part was bad. Well done. Pls more like this videos pls. More you suffer the contest more interesting. 😁

[@LMAutoRepairs]

🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for that... 👍👍👍

[@alvydasurbonas8913]

go buy another cheap one wash the bad one and return as a bad part assuming the second cheap one is ok, just wash the original one and return it :) for laughs and giggles.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

LoL

[@G_G_AutoCareLLC]

Having a rough idle on my 1.8 I changed my valve cover and my long term fuel trims are still high??? Any ideas? I don’t have any hissing noise coming from cover everything is sealed what could it be ?

[@G_G_AutoCareLLC]

Watch my video on my channel

[@mrgrumpy5116]

well done again .. I was thinking .. is it possible that using an 'O' ring either under or on top of the diaphragm before fitting the new cover would stop it leaking? .. you probably have a packet of o ring seals..

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Possibly... but everything is a quite tight fit... would have to be a really thin oring... But the extra lip on the original cap did the job perfectly...👍👍👍 Thank you for watching and for your comment!

[@simonjohnhinton1938]

I don't buy cheap parts. when I changed the m.a.p sensor on my mondeo I bought a Bosch one and have no problems since.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Always the way... 👍👍👍

[@Ringhio2004]

Great Video and Troubleshooting ! I have nearly the same issue here after having had the valve cover gasket changed on my opel astra j. What is the software and hardware you are using for connecting to the PCM ? Is it freeware ? I would like to follow the same steps and understand if there is an issue. In my case I had the check engine light on ... then I went to the workshop but they only reset the fault and made a general check of the engine. Thanks

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Hi In this video I was using GDS with the MDI interface... Hope that helps... Thank you for watching!

[@ianthoka3530]

What software are u using

[@LMAutoRepairs]

GDS with the MDI interface... 👍👍👍

[@HeyBirt]

It is so silly to have the PCV valve not replaceable separately.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Agree... 💸💸💸 😊 👍👍👍

[@barryoconnor319]

Great video. I am having this issue on a 2010 Astra J 1.6 Auto A16XER. I bought a cheap rocker cover replacement but still have the same issue of uneven idle. This time no leak out of the little hole at the top. Was your issue the same with the new rocker cover? It's almost like my new diaphragm doesn't close to under high vacuum.

[@barryoconnor319]

So the new cover was leaking from the atmospheric hole too?

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Indeed it was... 👍👍👍

[@ian_s7481]

That’s the problem with copied parts, they don’t always copy them exactly.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Indeed... 👍👍👍

[@nemanjadzombic6101]

Thank you for another great video!!! For me, one of the most interesting of yours diagnosis. Absolutely briliant. I know I would strugle with this, although the problem was obvious from the live data, it requiers a lot of experience and talent to put all the clues together.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

😊 Thank you! 👍👍👍

[@xpitj]

It requires just to open the bonnet and find the source of sucking noise 😁 Everything else is only for studying.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

If the "sucking" noise is audible yes... 👍👍👍

[@bunsoft2]

Lesson learned. Oem parts to go.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Indeed... 👍👍👍

[@v4vauxhall498]

you didn't happen to buy from euro crap parts by any chance ? nice vid.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

🤔 Possibly... 🤣 I bought what the owner requested...🤷‍♂️ Thank you for watching!

[@usmanrao7]

Thanks for this my car was cutting out constantly changed so many parts but this video resolved the issue!!

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Thanks! 👍👍👍

[@babysham318]

Hi I got the Similar problem but the opposite for the car to idle without going up or down and cutting out. I need to pull out the dipstick. Then it will idle correctly. I took off the rocker cover and checked membrane and it’s all good. Any help.

[@CLIFTYPOPS]

I had a similar problem with my old car astra GTC J 1.6t. turned out to be O2 sensor

[@babysham318]

@@CLIFTYPOPS no sensors as diagnostic plugged in. Only it says misfire on cylinder 4. But new spark plugs and coil pack fitted. As soon as you remove oil cap then the car idles correctly but you cannot drive the car due to traction control light on and brake pedal not working. Brakes only works with vacuum pressure.

[@kevinpalmer7452]

Had the same problem twice would only fit genuine now

[@LMAutoRepairs]

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[@benyd9727]

Please we’re so u live

[@paulfrancis2790]

Brilliant video, my astra 1.6 auto had a oil leak so had a new rocker cover gasket fitted by my local garage picked up the car and they said has the EML came on before I said never they said it's showing code p0171 and it's nothing they have done, the car runs OK when the light is on I have a obd2 to turn it off it comes on about twice a day the one thing I have noticed is the MPG was about 28 MPG now its 24 MPG apart from that the car run fine, I'm thinking has the gasket been incorrectly fitted like the bolts been tightened up in the wrong order, I appreciate any advice.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Possibly... but needs checking... Thank you for watching and for your comment!

[@paulfrancis2790]

@@LMAutoRepairs forgot to mention that it also had a new thermostat houseing as well but that wouldn't have nothing to do with p0171 code.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Most likely not...

[@noelmoney6757]

Well done, very useful information, I have one coming in next week with the same lean fault.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

😊 👍👍👍

[@inked5145]

You did a video of a Corsa with low short fuel trims a short time ago. Can you give me a link to it as I can't find it now ?

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Just search the channel... I have not deleted anything... What cosra was? Thank you for watching!

[@inked5145]

@@LMAutoRepairs I searched but I can't find it. I think it was your Corsa that was running lean

[@LMAutoRepairs]

I only own a corsa diesel... never has a petrol corsa... so mine was not for sure... Check this one perhaps... kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWm0inVjmdWDi5Y

[@isalmankhan1]

You're brilliant Bro👍 This situation is quite frustrating when the fault is still present after replacing the failed component & it's even more disturbing when the customer has bought the part themselves & they will never condemn what they bought That's an automotive tech's life😉 But the way you dissected both cover's & made one functional out of them is outstanding, Great work👍 Stay Safe Bro❤

[@LMAutoRepairs]

😊 Absolutely...👍👍👍 Thank you for watching and for your comment!

[@noelmoney6757]

I never fit customer supplied parts, it is not worth the aggro that can occur.

[@adamcollins9404]

Brilliant video, have exactly the same symptoms on my Vectra VXR, hopefully this video will help me track the issue, thank you for the detail

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Thanks! Hope you get it sorted! 👍👍👍

[@adamcollins9404]

@@LMAutoRepairs thank you, tech 2 is showing my lean trim at 99% lol, must be quite a large leak, not looked at map and o2 readings yet

[@greatunizuka]

What program are you using with PC?

[@LMAutoRepairs]

In this video MDI interface with GDS... 👍👍👍

[@ADDAUTOMOBILESERVICES]

👍

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Thanks! 👍👍👍

[@andresilva5667]

The torque for those bolts are 8 nm and not 9.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 1 nm difference...👍👍👍 Thank you for watching and for your comment!

[@andresilva5667]

@@LMAutoRepairs no problem man. Also subscribed loved your video. 😁😁

[@simeunovicm]

That 1Nm extra will destroy the engine

[@LMAutoRepairs]

@simeunovicm Really?🤦‍♂️ Whatever...

[@simeunovicm]

@@LMAutoRepairs joke

[@hashirnawaz4532]

Hej nice video I

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Thanks! 👍👍👍

[@carworking2709]

Good job

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Thanks! 👍👍👍

[@clarky144]

Nice one!

[@LMAutoRepairs]

☺️ 👍👍👍

[@paulwanyoike8380]

Great job

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Thanks! 👍👍👍

[@shifty2755]

Vauxhall are really poor in my opinion.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

They could be better... definitely... But goes to many other brands... 😊 👍👍👍

[@shifty2755]

@@LMAutoRepairs I know. Because they have to make the cars lighter, build quality suffers and manufacturers use other companies engines. I mean, would you buy a Mercedes with a Renault engine? And there's too many modules in stupid places where they get water ingress all the time. Its laughable. Smaller engines with turbos are too highly tuned and overheat like the ford engine. Vw have a high engine failure rate too on the TFSI engines. Total crap.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

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[@abdallahtanjawi9421]

good job👍👍👍

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Thanks! 👍👍👍

[@andrewyeo2353]

Frustrating you had to strip it I hope at the time you told your shop about the fault

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Yes I did... It was frustrating indeed... time consuming etc... Thank you for watching!

[@plamenm1641]

I dont know which to blame... Cheap chinese part or plastic GM valve cover. Thats insane!!!

[@LMAutoRepairs]

🤷‍♂️ Thank you for watching and for your comment! 👍👍👍

[@huragandelphi759]

🤯😵

[@LMAutoRepairs]

😊

[@MarkusAlx]

Opel and GM shitty engine design...cutting corners to make more money on the car selling price Sadly more car manufacturers go o this road with a cheap/unreliable design and adding planned obsolesce...just taking the suckers..sorry I meant customers money :(

[@LMAutoRepairs]

🙄 As well... Thank you for watching and for your comment!

[@charliekarting3401]

I had a different problem with the same rocker cover. I got two Fia rocker covers off my local motor factors, that Id consider a decent brand, both wouldn't fit as was a few mm out & three bolt heads wearnt formed correctly. The next step in price was a Febi that was £130, so I ended up rolling the dice & getting one off eBay for £27.89 instead that fitted great & even had the Vauxhall number stamped in to it, lol

[@andresilva5667]

Was Febi ok?

[@charliekarting3401]

@@andresilva5667 I didn't buy the Febi one, I took the chance on an eBay one that was on offer & it fitted great www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322888443483

[@richardhemingway6084]

@@charliekarting3401 Glad to hear that. I have ordered from the same source, for my sons Zafira B 1.6. It's the one ending in 284, with the curved ends for the cams. £28 not bad. Hope it also fits OK.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

👍👍👍

[@andresilva5667]

@@charliekarting3401 I tried 2 new ones from amazon and they failed so badly. Started leaking 😭 Did you use any sealant like in the vid?