Vectra C 1.8 Oil Leak Cam Cover + Gasket Replacement

In this video I replace the cam cover and gasket together. The leak was so bad it was running down onto the exhaust and had also filled the spark plug bores with oil.
Plastic cam covers tend to distort with the heat of the engine and also with age so it is good practice to replace both and save doing the job twice.
Hopefully this video is helpful to some and any questions or comments are welcome
Andy

[@wilfamos7314]

That was a lot more involved than I expected it to be. Great video. Thank you.

[@alexkane5608]

Just wanted to say thanks again. I changed mine today and your video was indispensable! I used gaffer tape to hold the bolts on the new cover out of the way. Peeled it off once it was in place and they dropped into their holes. Car is sweet now. Cheers.

[@AMSVauxhall]

Nice one Alex! Glad you got it sorted buddy 🤗 good idea with the tape to hold the bolts too 🤙🏻 Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@zbigniews2123]

Simply to the point without boring talking :D Great job!

[@AMSVauxhall]

Cheers buddy! And thanks for the comment ☺️ Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@AAMIRYASIN-oo6hq]

excellent video, to the point and very clear instructions covering all the hurdles that come up. many thx

[@AMSVauxhall]

Thanks buddy! ☺️ glad you enjoyed it Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@tonycallahan4488]

Thank you for the video, considering tackling this myself on my 2006 Fiat Croma which has the exact same engine.

[@ballagheorghe2498]

Thanks for the video, I'm planning to do this job shortly on my Astra H Twintop with same engine, bolts should be all right, due to them being undone for some work not too long ago, the gasket hasn't failed yet, but it is leaking a bit, so I'm not going to wait until it floods my coils and plugs. If you replace the gasket alone, it's like a 10 Euro part, and makes for a great DIY job :)

[@AMSVauxhall]

Thanks for the comment buddy! 😊 hope it helps you get the job done! Let me know how you get on Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@futureboot6551]

Had exactly the same experience with mine. Luckily the ebay cover is surprisingly good quality.

[@redbumperman]

Thank you for including the common problems and the appropriate work-rounds. My Corsa D rocker cover will not shift at all and I can't find a tutorial that shows the same design cover as mine. An interesting video nevertheless. Many thanks!

[@AMSVauxhall]

Thanks for commenting buddy! Much appreciated ☺️ I’ve actually just filmed replacing a cover on a corsa VXR which is exactly the same as this one although it cam off a bit easier as the usual rusted bolt didn’t snap. Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@UKSkidMark]

Nicely demonstrated, thanks

[@AMSVauxhall]

Thanks Mark! And thanks for the comment buddy 😊 much appreciated! Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@craig1173]

I need to replace the gasket on mine, perfect video for this. I'll be looking for new cover as im sure mines going to be stuck like yours was 👍

[@craig1173]

Update to mine, after i replaced the cover its started leaking again in the same place again. Bottom right corner as you look at it. Will double check torque settings again when i get timing belt out to replace.

[@sashankthag12]

@@craig1173 is it fixed now? Did you do it yourself or garage? If garage how much did you pay?

[@craig1173]

@@sashankthag12 yeah all fixed, did it myself. Garage was charging best part of £500 just to replace it nevermind labour fees

[@sashankthag12]

@@craig1173 yep likewise 600 to 800 without guarantee, I'm half way through the process now. I removed the cover and it had mustardy gunk underneath. Cleaned all that and let it to dry for now. What did you guys use to clean the engine bit like in the video its all shiny new? I used brake cleaner for most of the cleaning part. And how did you get the torque right? I have a basic wrench really.

[@craig1173]

@@sashankthag12 i used a degreaser, unfortunately ive got a leak from somewhere else now so need to find that one. When the weathers better I'll locate the leak when i change timing belt etc thats all starting to squeak

[@mrandrewlance]

A great video, thanks for going to the trouble.

[@AMSVauxhall]

Thanks for the comment buddy! Much appreciated ☺️ Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@fastra3621]

My Mk5 Astra has the same engine Z18XER - and exactly the same has happened. I did mine with a cheap ebay one 12 months ago and some gasket seal - seems to have failed again though - going to do it again with a OE VX part. Plus 2 bolts snapped - luckily theres enough thread left sticking up to get some mole grips on and got replacements from the scrap yard. Great video though - cheers.

[@AMSVauxhall]

You get new bolts with the cam cover if that is what you are replacing. The gasket will have failed because you used gasket sealant. The rubber gasket has channels that the oil runs in and back into the head, if you use sealant then you block this channel and divert the oil outwards. 😬 Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@fastra3621]

@@AMSVauxhall cheers bud, just found a new cover on ebay for £28, so I'll get that and stick it on.

[@robmay4638]

Great video. Thanks very much for this.

[@AMSVauxhall]

Thanks for watching and for the comment! Much appreciated 😊 Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@4418CARLOU]

Great clear video. That dowel was a bit of a fight! Did you grease the new dowels?

[@MrAndrjuha]

Good job my missis car has same problem not big as this car but some oil leaks coming up..

[@Mark-sd1sz]

Great video, did this a couple of weeks ago and this really helped. I have noticed its still slightly leaking. Do you reckon it could be the cam cover that's distorted as I only changed the gasket ? Cheers 👍

[@AMSVauxhall]

Thanks Mark! ☺️ yes it’s more than likely the cam cover that is distorted unless the gasket isn’t seated properly which is easy done. I think they are around £40 on eBay and it will come with a gasket and new bolts Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@BriodyPlumbs]

andy, this would be the same as my 1.8 sri 59 plate? same z18xer engine right ? top video once again. done my rear shocks and springs today thanks to your vids. next to the poly bushes! nice one mate

[@AMSVauxhall]

Hi Callum, yes same engine buddy. Glad the videos are helping you out 😁keep them older Cars going for as long as possible I say 😁 Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@matthewking5612]

Gods Engine

[@alexkane5608]

Great video, thank you. I'm looking to do my Zafira b next weekend. If you've removed as much oil as possible from the plugs, I guess it's still likely that some will drip down when you remove them. This is the one thing that concerns me slightly. How much of an issue would that be?

[@AMSVauxhall]

Thanks for the comment buddy 😊 if you get most of the oil out then a little will always go into the engine once you remove the spark plugs but it will just burn off so it’s not a big deal. 😊 Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@alexkane5608]

@@AMSVauxhall thank you for your reply. That's reassuring to know. Hoping, with your vid, it should be straight forward. Cheers.

[@jaredhuang2225]

Good video, especially giving little tips. If you ever have to do this again maybe put some anti seize on the dowel pins and the 1 bolt that is always stubborn. This will affect the torque reading when you go tighten the bolts but in my experience, with a gasket and a plastic cover you don't need to be super accurate.

[@t140v]

Thanks for the heads up on the rusty bolt, gave it a good hammer and squirted wd40 down the threads as soon as it started to move, worked back and forward and it came out easily, gasket and plugs looked like original GM parts, gasket was crispy and plugs worn to 1.3mm gap. New gasket and plugs fitted but still had P0301 misfire so borrowed a coilpack and the engine light stayed out and the engine ran smooth, ordered a new coil pack and car is now back running as it should. Again thanks for the info, question, is the EGR valve in that housing on the right side of the engine with water hoses attached.

[@AMSVauxhall]

Thanks for watching buddy☺️ I’d you have the same engine (VVT / XER engine) then it doesn’t have an EGR valve Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@t140v]

Its an XER, grand daughter has the same engine in hers and it has a random misfire says it feels like a bounce when driving, code reader is clear no stored codes or history, Astra owners club suggested EGR valve but if it does not have one what could be causing it, looks like it has a new coil pack and plugs and no leaks on the cam cover gasket. Regards Stuart

[@AMSVauxhall]

@@t140v could be anything from fuel pump, fuel filter, injectors, wiring, sticking valve, timing, VVT solenoids, ECU fault. Live data will be your friend for finding this fault. Also try to work out when it happens (engine temp, running / driving conditions etc) do all the basic stuff first, compression test, check spark plugs for clues to what the engine is doing and check the gaps / torque properly. Remove and clean VVT solenoids. Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@alycinstantin9989]

Also I have the same problem with the leaking oil I will change the cover gasket the spark plugs and the ignition coil

[@TBP515]

Thanks for this mate. How much could a job like this set you back roughly at a garage?

[@AMSVauxhall]

I would say around £200 at a garage buddy Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@softcloudnet7311]

Thanks for the video, much appreciated mate. Do we need to replace the coil pack as well?

[@AMSVauxhall]

No worries buddy! If the coil pack still works then just clean off any oil and it will be fine but if it’s misfiring then it will need replaced along with a set of new spark plugs 😁 Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@softcloudnet7311]

@@AMSVauxhall thanks

[@softcloudnet7311]

@@AMSVauxhall can we use WD40 to clean oil coming from old gaskit? Also, do we need to use any breakoil or any other material when we just fit the new gaskit?

[@AMSVauxhall]

@@softcloudnet7311 WD40 Is fine but brake cleaner is far better for shifting oil. A smear of clean oil on the seals will help seal Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@cwager8036]

I have a 2008 Saturn astra Xe and I have purchased a valve cover, new plugs, and the coil rail. Everything fits fine besides the valve cover. For some reason I can not get it to line up properly for the bolts to fall into their wholes. Any suggestions?

[@AMSVauxhall]

The only thing that would prevent it lining up / sitting flat is if the 2 dowels aren’t pushed fully home or if you haven’t removed the old ones from the cylinder head and you also have new ones on the new cover? Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@davidatkins3022]

Good informative video. Need the cover and gasket for my mk5 astra (z16xer), is there anywhere you recommend to get the cover from online? Vauxhall want £360

[@AMSVauxhall]

Plenty places to get them online. Autovaux, eBay etc. £46 I think this one cost and it came with the gasket and new bolts Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@treymendus]

Great video mate. Very helpful. I have questions though...Which part is the gasket? Is it the head gasket? Thanks 👍🏻

[@AMSVauxhall]

Thanks buddy ☺️ no it’s not the head gasket it is the Cam cover gasket which is just a rubber seal that sits in the black plastic cover Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@treymendus]

@@AMSVauxhall Aah right!😊. I only need to change the gasket in mine so. The cover seems fine. Thanks Andy 👍🏻.

[@treymendus]

@@AMSVauxhall Would a worn out cover gasket cause the coolant to keep emptying? That's what is happening to my vectra. And two of the spark plug wells have oil in them!?

[@AMSVauxhall]

@@treymendus it will definitely be the reason there is oil in the spark plug holes but the coolant loss will be something else I’m afraid Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@treymendus]

@@AMSVauxhall At least that'll solve one problem anyway😀. Thanks for the advice mate👍🏻.

[@adambuggins1054]

Hi mate, was wondering if you could tell me what you use to clean the mating surface and oil cap etc and what are the spark plugs torqued to please? Thanks for your vids ✌️

[@AMSVauxhall]

Hi Adam, usually just a bit of Emery cloth to clean surface, a tooth brush and degreaser to clean oil cap and plugs are torqued to 25NM Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@adambuggins1054]

@@AMSVauxhall thanks Andy, I’m in the middle of mine, only ordered the gasket as the bolts didn’t look old or rusty but still had the bolt from hell and had to break the cover off 😱, so awaiting a new cover and in the meanwhile going to give the surface a good clean and attack all the Oil that the case spat out, thanks again Andy not just for your reply but your vids too ✌️

[@AMSVauxhall]

@@adambuggins1054 thanks for watching buddy and the comments ☺️much appreciated! Let me know how you get on 😁 Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@Wayne-Jones]

I’m gonna change the gasket on mine tomorrow, hope I don’t have trouble with that dowel bolt cuz I’m not planning on a new cover. Can you tell me the torque setting for the bolts. Great video 👍 that’ll help a lot.

[@AMSVauxhall]

Let me know how you get on buddy! The torque setting for cam cover bolts is 8NM Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@Wayne-Jones]

Thanks Andy, is that bolt part of the dowel or should it come fully out, thinking if the bolt is clear of the head but stuck in the dowel I could use a slide hammer to pull the dowel out. I’m going out there now to loosen it off and put some WD40 in and let it sit for couple of days. Also how was the dowel put on during manufacturing, maybe just threaded on.

[@AMSVauxhall]

@@Wayne-Jones the dowel should slide out with the bolt but it prefers to seize in the head. There is one opposite at the back too but it usually comes ok. Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@Wayne-Jones]

Just loosened that bolt, it wasn’t seized and came loose easy enough. I’m thinking the dowels are moulded in to the cam cover so Ill use a slide hammer under the bolt and gently ease it out. Didn’t realise there was one at the back as well, will check that one tomorrow, wife got the car. Thanks for all your help Andy 👍

[@Wayne-Jones]

Hi Andy 3 months later, I finally changed the gasket Today because car is only running on three cylinders, spark plug cavities full of oil and coil pack is ruined, new one coming tomorrow. But the job went great no issues with dowels. Anyway thanks again for the video and info.👍👍👍

[@bruceyb6086]

Trying to remove the cover on a Vauxhall mokka. Do they also glue them on because I’m having a difficult time removing it and I’ve undone all the bolts.

[@AMSVauxhall]

They aren’t glued on but there are 2 dowels that they like to take a good hold on. Try to work It up as far as you can and then “see-saw” it off without damaging the mating surface of the cylinder head Andy

[@bruceyb6086]

@@AMSVauxhall thank you will try again

[@gordonlewis2597]

I have a vectra 1.8, having massive trouble with it at the moment, was waiting in a queue of traffic the other day and the engine started making a loud ticking noise, going into limp mode and the engine management light come (car with spanner), so i took it the garage to get seen, he kept it overnight, it had an oil and filter change to see if it worked and it didnt, so went to pick the car up and the camshaft and pulleys need changing, going to cost just over £1000 to repair, told him to leave it, can get a second hand car for that

[@AMSVauxhall]

The pulleys fail when oil services have been neglected (not saying you are to blame) but also the VVT solenoids have a gauze filter, that I often clean out on a service as they clog up with old old / carbon deposits and once they get blocked it then goes to the cam pulleys. A £1000 is a bit steep 😬 sorry to hear that buddy Andy 👨🏼‍🔧

[@gordonlewis2597]

@@AMSVauxhall I bought the car in November 2019, with no service history, (didnt realise at the time, only passed my test in the July) and all these problems only started when I got it serviced in June 2020, the garage said because of lack of service and because of the engine being full of carbon, they would have to strip it right back basically, currently looking for a new car but in the mean time using this one and taking it easy...hoping to not break down haha interesting to know how it's all done though

[@AMSVauxhall]

@@gordonlewis2597 always a risk buying second hand motors from someone you don’t know. I don’t know where you are in the country but there is quite a few lads on KZbin that sell honest used cars that you are able to see the work that has been carried out

[@gordonlewis2597]

@@AMSVauxhall It was from a garage i bought the car from, came with a standard 3 month warranty, I am from Merseyside if you know any lads local to merseyside

[@MagellanDevindran]

Was there present of sluggish materials in the reservoir tank?

[@AMSVauxhall]

No that is likely to be a failed oil cooler seals Andy 👨🏼‍🔧

[@GeorgeAusters]

Just need to clean the engine down now

[@terranceharrison]

I was going to replace my spark plugs today but oil was covering them. Cleaned it away with ear buds. NOt sure what caused the leak, coolant and oil seems clean enough.

[@AMSVauxhall]

Do you mean they were cover in oil from the top as you were removing them? Or the electrode inside the engine were covered in oil?

[@terranceharrison]

@@AMSVauxhall I haven't removed the plugs yet. The top of two of them was covered in oil after i removed the ignition coil.

[@AMSVauxhall]

@@terranceharrison that will be the cam cover gasket then buddy. I would definitely recommend replacing the gasket at the same time as plugs. Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@terranceharrison]

@@AMSVauxhall thanks for the advice

[@AMSVauxhall]

@@terranceharrison anytime man 🤙🏻

[@martinguitarhd28]

Hi noticed today when checking my spark plug after removing the coil pack i noticed some engine oil in top of spark plug hole .This was only on cylinder 3 all others were clean.was thinking it could be rocker gasket ? cleaned it up ,would you change gasket or see how it goes. z1.8xer vvt 16v.cheers

[@AMSVauxhall]

I would always remedy any oil leak as it will only get worse. The longer you leave it the more chance you will need to replace the coil pack as well as a major clean up operation Andy 👨‍🔧

[@sammoore5011]

@@AMSVauxhall just ordering a new gasket and rocker cover .might as well fit a new one incase i have issues with removing old one.Is it ok to use some copper grease on the bolts and round the dowels befor intalling ? cheers again for the videos and reply.

[@AMSVauxhall]

@@sammoore5011 yes, you would do no harm adding a little copper grease 😁

[@martinguitarhd28]

@@AMSVauxhall Thanks

[@CallumHoughton-ey9wg]

Were did you get rocker cover from dont want to just buy cheap on of ebay

[@AMSVauxhall]

I got this one from Maxspeedingrods

[@riyadahmad2660]

👍

[@mohuckmedshishkeblob1712]

Zinc plated bolts and Aluminium will often seize, not a good combination, a good shock or smack downward with a hammer will free it up, naturally don't drive the bolt through the block, start with a light hit, its the same with round head phillips screws in motorcycles, there I use a round punch and hit that.

[@NikolovSky]

How tight must be rocker cover bolts in nm?

[@AMSVauxhall]

8NM 👍🏻 Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@jamiem5319]

I've noticed a small leak on the front right corner of the rocker cover so planning to get this done soon, what ratchet attachment is used for the rocker cover bolts? Thanks.

[@AMSVauxhall]

E10 socket is needed to remove the cam cover bolts buddy 😁 👨🏼‍🔧

[@jamiem5319]

@@AMSVauxhall How do you get the plastic part behind the oil cap off i tried to pull but feel like it's about to snap off, is there wee clips i need to push in? Any help thanks.

[@AMSVauxhall]

@@jamiem5319 there is 4 clips, one on top of each injector. They are a pain to get at but you will need a small hook and awl set to pull the clips out. Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@jamiem5319]

@@AMSVauxhall Managed to get the rocker cover off no problem but noticed cylinder 3 spark plug was covered in oil, when i was cleaning the coil pack the rubber end was spinning but the rest were solid, not sure if i need a new coil pack? Thanks for the help btw.

[@AMSVauxhall]

@@jamiem5319 spinning is ok, it will just be because it’s wet with oil. As long as nothing is cracked or split and the springs inside the coil packs aren’t rusty. Andy

[@999momak]

Hi sir! I have astra H 1.4 16v. Car losses 1 liter of oil in 5 days. Water expansion tank fluid is brown. Hes getting oil in the water tank. Car sometimes shakes while driving due to misfires. What do you think should be fixed on the car? Im thinking head gasket and oil rings. Whats your opinion kind sir?

[@AMSVauxhall]

Hi Buddy! Yes that is a sure sign that the head gasket has failed. Best to do a compression test to confirm. Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@999momak]

@@AMSVauxhall and probably oil rings to need change? One mechanic said he would change oil rings other one said he would change oil cooler gasket. Car has 180000 km

[@jimclarke5049]

Were did u get the cam cover and are the gaskets ready fitted to it ?

[@AMSVauxhall]

Jim Clarke cam cover is from Poland and all bolts, dowels and gaskets come as one which was great 😁👨🏼‍🔧

[@jimclarke5049]

@@AMSVauxhall found one comes witb oem gasket so hopefully be ok just need torque wrench

[@glenadams316]

I need to replace my gasket and the bolt head on the one you mentioned being problematic sheared off with practically no force. Any tips on removing the cover with the bolt head as it is? I presume the cover wont come off with the screw itself still in place? In this situation, is the cover salvageable?

[@AMSVauxhall]

You can get the cover off with the sheared bolt in place. It will slide over it but the metal sleeve inside will be rusted to the sheared bolt if that makes sense? So it just a case of plenty WD-40 and working it up with a couple of levers / screwdriver until it eventually gives. I have done one in the past that actually broke the cover before it budged on the broken bolt and in this situation you will have to replace the cover. Once the cover is off, the broken bolt is easily removed with a pair of vise grips. Andy 👨🏼‍🔧

[@glenadams316]

@@AMSVauxhall Thats great, thanks Andy! Do you happen to know if the bolts and sleeves can be bought separately? I'm not having much luck finding them online or at least a part number. Presumably because they normally come as part of the cover.

[@AMSVauxhall]

@@glenadams316 they only come as part of the cover I’m afraid. The covers aren’t to expensive and usually come with a new gasket for around £50 Andy 👨🏼‍🔧

[@azzamehmet]

@@AMSVauxhall hi Andy I have also had two bolts snap without notice, just the head as they was extremely tight. will the cover still come off one of the problematic ones you said and also one of the front ones. it should come off still? I got a new cover? just don't want it stuck in engine I got wd40 and some mole grips

[@AMSVauxhall]

@@azzamehmet yes it will still come off but you will have to persevere with it. It will still be stuck / rusted to the dowels which is what you now have to lever it over. The cover will break anyway so just use a chisel to crack the plastic around the dowels and then you should be able to remove the snapped bolts with mole grips afterwards 💪🏻 Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@Gabara81]

Did you drain the oil first? Regards

[@AMSVauxhall]

No need to drain the oil to replace the cam cover Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@Pauloipadopalous]

Did you miss the last bolt in the coilpack???????

[@AMSVauxhall]

No there is are only 2 bolts buddy

[@danielfenn8753]

what size torque wrench did you use?

[@AMSVauxhall]

1/4” Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@Ronick-Q-46]

What did you put on the dowels to stop them jamming again.

[@AMSVauxhall]

I used a bit of copper slip on the new dowels. Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@Ronick-Q-46]

@@AMSVauxhall Cheers, I didn't think you would have put them in dry.

[@blingking501]

Just finished mine and it's still weeping a tiny bit by the front right corner. Is this just excess oil or is there a bigger problem?

[@AMSVauxhall]

Did you replace cam cover or just gasket? It’s possible the gasket hasn’t seared properly and maybe slightly folded when you positioned cam cover. Did you torque it down evenly? And does it sit flush all the way around? Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@blingking501]

@@AMSVauxhall Just the gasket and torqued it down evenly to 8nm. It leaked from the same spot before so I've got a feeling it's the cover itself. Thanks boss

[@AMSVauxhall]

@@blingking501 ye it will be warped. They are cheap enough on eBay Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@jeffersonelias7447]

I'm changing mine soon. Its an Astra H Mk5. One bolt has snapped and need to get it fixed. Thinking about buying a new cover. Are these eBay covers okay?

[@AMSVauxhall]

Yes the covers seem to be ok. This particular Vectra is back in the workshop today for a service and it is still prefect! Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@jeffersonelias7447]

@@AMSVauxhall Thank you Andy for prompt reply. Subscribed!

[@AMSVauxhall]

@@jeffersonelias7447 thanks very much 😊 let me know how you get on with it Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@jeffersonelias7447]

@@AMSVauxhall hey Handy, I ran into a little problem while doing it today. Wonder if you can share your knowledge on how to solve it. Do you have an email I can send you a picture? As you can see, I'm doing a DIY and not experienced. I tried to unplug one of the sensors sitting above the belt (to the left side of the gasket) and I believe due to age it just snapped. Just wondering how I'm going to solve it now. I would very much appreciate your opinion. Thanks

[@AMSVauxhall]

@@jeffersonelias7447 I’m on Instagram if you use that?

[@ChrisGjika]

I didn't see you to clean the plugs holes from oil.

[@AMSVauxhall]

I don’t film everything as it’s time consuming but I have a vacuum extractor I use to suck up any oil and then clean down with brake cleaner

[@Jack78dan]

One stupid question please. We have to drain the oil before? 😊

[@AMSVauxhall]

No such thing as a stupid question buddy 😊 No need to drain the oil Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@Jack78dan]

@@AMSVauxhall thank you my friend!!! 👍👍

[@Slots4fun1993]

We're would I find this part online to buy the full cover and gasket.

[@AMSVauxhall]

eBay buddy😁👨🏼‍🔧

[@chrisargent9650]

Do you have a link for the part on eBay by any chance?

[@AMSVauxhall]

@@chrisargent9650 the company i used have sold out buddy. There are plenty others on eBay though.

[@Slots4fun1993]

I'm to scared to buy incase I buy the wrong part.

[@AMSVauxhall]

@@Slots4fun1993 most of the part suppliers will confirm if it’s the correct part of you give them your registration number

[@kingofcod2126]

What size hex is it and what size spark plug wrench thanks

[@AMSVauxhall]

It is a torx T30 not a hex and nearly all cars nowadays are 16mm spark plugs Andy

[@kingofcod2126]

Thanks andy most helpfull

[@AMSVauxhall]

@@kingofcod2126 no bother buddy 😁👨🏼‍🔧

[@andrewhunt3800]

cam cover and gasket replacement I must of blinked what happened to the gasket replacement?

[@AMSVauxhall]

Gasket was fitted to the new cam cover which is clear at 10.42 😉 Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@andrewhunt3800]

@AMSVauxhall thanks but not that clear but yeah again thanks, I know you not covering this but does the oil pan on a ventral 2007 have a gasket? Please

[@AMSVauxhall]

@@andrewhunt3800 no it’s just sealant. If you have the 1.8 engine then I have a video on it. It’s on an Astra but it’s the same engine

[@andrewhunt3800]

@@AMSVauxhall thank you very much

[@astrasri1.82]

were you but vave cover from please

[@AMSVauxhall]

eBay buddy 😁 Andy 👨🏼‍🔧

[@jobro1511]

Hi what is the torque setting

[@AMSVauxhall]

It’s in the video 😉

[@alycinstantin9989]

Hi sir with my all respect I have a problem with my vectra 1.8 16v 140 hp 2007 the idle oscillates with small vibrations the low beam or high beam tends to go out when the engine vibrates at idle also removes different amounts of air on the exhaust pipe when the car is running it has no problem Please if you know what part of the engine can be the problem Thank you

[@AMSVauxhall]

Hi, I’m not 100% sure what you are saying but I think you are suggesting that you have poor idle? There is a plastic ribbed pipe at the rear of the cam cover (the pipe with the horse shoe clip) that splits and causes up and down idle. Remove the entire pipe and check it for splits Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@alycinstantin9989]

EF pipe that goes in the tank ventilation valve? Or can be fron the throttle very dirty? Throttle Valve Body Gasket?

[@alycinstantin9989]

The ribbed pipe form the air flow?

[@alycinstantin9989]

I go to check back of the engine cover I have the details what you give me so I hope I will find Thank you so much I will come back and I will let you know Appreciate you are the best 👍

[@AMSVauxhall]

@@alycinstantin9989 the pipe I remove @2.30 Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@samranson2187]

Did the yellow oil light keep coming on when this happened?

[@AMSVauxhall]

No not at all. The yellow oil light is low oil level but could also be a faulty oil pressure switch Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@samranson2187]

AMS Vauxhall okay thank you, mine keeps coming on after 5 min of driving and oil is burning quickly. I checked the switch and there doesn’t seem to any oil on it

[@samranson2187]

And there’s oil in the same place as yours all around the join of the black plastic cover

[@AMSVauxhall]

@@samranson2187 then gasket is likely to need replaced if there is oil weeping from the gasket. The oil pressure switch is quite difficulty to see as it lives behind the water pump / manicat so testing / replacing would near impossible without removing the A/C pump at the very least. If you suspect low oil pressure then a pressure gauge should be connected to check. I would check for failed crank seals too Andy 👨🏼‍🔧

[@samranson2187]

AMS Vauxhall oh right okay thanks you Andy would a garage charge much for this to be done? I usually replace the basic parts myself, is it overly hard to do?

[@kingofcod2126]

Did you use sealant for the gasket thanks

[@AMSVauxhall]

No, I never use sealant on rubber gaskets

[@kingofcod2126]

Oh ok its just i had mine done last year and the garbage used sealent to hold the gasket in place

[@AMSVauxhall]

@@kingofcod2126 is it leaking again?

[@kingofcod2126]

No leaks just ideling like mad engine keeps trying to cut out i was told its the rocker cover so i got 1 i did changed the rocker cover gasket last year due to oil leak from the gasket

[@AMSVauxhall]

@@kingofcod2126 never use sealant with a rubber gasket. If he surfaces are cleaned properly and the torque settings are adhered to it will be perfect. As for the idling issue, it won’t be the cam cover but there is a plastic pipe at the rear of the cover held in with a clip, they usually split and cause vacuum leaks and idling issues. You would need to remove it to inspect it properly and the split is usually on the bend so it looks fine when fitted Andy

[@sashankthag12]

How much does it cost to get all that done at a garage?

[@AMSVauxhall]

Probably around £200 all in but if you have the tools then give a go yourself. As long as the surfaces are spotless and the torque settings are adhered to you will be fine. The cam cover and gasket is about £50/£60 on eBay Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@sashankthag12]

@@AMSVauxhall thank you. The garage wanted to charge 100 just to see where the leak is coming from and said camshaft. Is that right?

[@AMSVauxhall]

@@sashankthag12 offt! £100 to see where the leak is coming from? 🙈 “camshaft” is a bit vague if that is what they said but it’s either the cam cover or a cam seal. Andy 👨🏼‍🔧

[@sashankthag12]

@@AMSVauxhall wish I could post some images in comments. I managed to remove the cover and pretty much looked like yours where the cover joins. But luckily all 4 spark plugs are totally dry and no oil. It was just around the gasket area and a lot of gunk under the cover which I managed to clean and let dry. Part 2 is to fit the gasket bought from ebay to the current cover, connect everything back and fingers crossed.

[@Arminoderso]

What year Vectra C is it?

[@AMSVauxhall]

I can’t remember the year of this one but all the 1.6 and 1.8 Vectra C models are the same procedure Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@Arminoderso]

@@AMSVauxhall Thanks

[@paulsmith1703]

Did he forget do middle bolt next too coil pack bolts

[@AMSVauxhall]

No, there are only 2 bolts and they are torqued to 8NM

[@MrRohanThomas]

Dirty oil in there, def needs better servicing intervals done.

[@AMSVauxhall]

Definitely!

[@MTCLVA]

Where are you? Fix mine haha. £

[@AMSVauxhall]

North east Scotland buddy

[@ionutm9249]

You forgot to use Gasket sealant

[@AMSVauxhall]

You don’t use gasket sealant on this. It has a channel for the oil like most gaskets on Vauxhall’s. The use of sealant will cause it to leak and risk entering the engine. I’ve said it in many videos, never use a sealant. Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@stoiancristian5790]

Wash the motor :)