Well presented video and great explanations. A little addition of high temperature silicone paste / RTV gasket on the joins between metal casted parts (head and timing cover) would be adviseable as they are weak points for rubber gaskets to seal properly. You can clearly see a small gap / groove above the oil pressure sensor on the left front of the engine which a small 2mm bead of sealant would help reinforce the cover seal properly. Ironically the gap is where the timing chain cover gasket is meant to fit flush (replaced loads of chains on Vauxhall / Opel so there should not be a gap / groove between these metal parts usually if a good quality timing cover gasket is used) but on older cars the rubber wears away a little just there.
Fitted mine earlier today...the 2010 Astra J is very similar to this video. Take care when refitting the rocker cover as the gasket can move/come out of the groove so ensure it doesn’t get bent or trapped. I torqued to 7ft lbs which is just over 8nm. Thanks to poster for the video.
After 9 months my POS car is now needing a PCV valve which as I've discovered is fitted to the underside of the rocker cover on my Astra J 2016 1.6l petrol VVT. Vauxhall quoted me over £300 for a complete new rocker cover as they claim it is not a serviceable item. I've decided to replace with a used rocker cover from ebay to hopefully get me through the remaining few weeks before my new car arrives. What a pain in the a$$ this car is.
@@jeffjeffjeff2 hey, Vanos BWM sells Diaphragm valves for these covers and cost 15$+10$ shipping from russia. I just got mine in the mail to install later this month if i get the right weather to do so. it's 2 clips holding the membrane cover on inside the cover vanos-bmw.com/
Hi there, Can anyone help.. Had an oil leak at top of engine on my astra h 1.7 cdti. I had the Rocker cover gasket and 8 seals around cam cover replaced along with breather pipe from my local garage. When the engine was run there appeared to be a diesel leak from around the first and third injector, the cam cover was taken off again and checked before being put back on. Diesel was still leaking from top of engine so sealant was used around 1st and 3rd injector but then the 4th injector started leaking, the mechanic has recommended that I replace the injectors as he cannot find the problem, does anyone know what the problem could be ? Thanks in advance.
Hi, can you posted some pictures of the leaking place on my email Fixyourride13@gmail.com What condition is the injectors fuel return pipes an orings ?
Hi, I have a Vauxhall Astra Club 1.6 2008, I have the same problem could you send me the link on where I can buy the rocker cover gasket. From the Uk btw. Thank you and love the video.
great video my friend iv got same car astra 1.4 16v ecotec , it sounds like a fucking old taxi & rattilling like a crack-head without a pipe , the rocker gasket is leaking but dosent look that bad but the car go's through shit loads of oil but remember these engines are famous for the oil switch/plug to leak .............. should i change the rocker gasket or keep driving this junkie car till i decide its time for the CRUSHER or A GALLON OF PETROL & A BOX OF MATCHES ...............96 k on the clock 2008 .............. HELP ME DECIDE PLZZ
@@FixYOURride13 Still, modern engines operate under high oil pressure and temperature. I know that GM Ecotec engines are quite fiddly and not the most robust designs so I feel like it's a good idea to follow manufacturer spec. I don't care that much about every single screw on a car but Engine and suspension should be up to spec. There are datasheets on the net for this engine. Not that hard to find.
@@thabetrami9550 It is not oil and cooling water but emulsification between oil vapour and condensation due normally to the engine not reaching full operating temperature e.g. multiple short journeys or colder climates (happens more in winter in the UK). The crankcase ventilation then migrates the cream into the intake where it will enter the cylinders and will burn off. It mimics a head gasket failure but is not usually (normal checks for HG failure should still be made if unsure) and this cream is extremely common on Vauxhall / Opel engines of this era.
I have an Opel Zafira turbo and its eating all my coolant, today it overheated. Is this video showing how to replace the head gasket? is rocker cover gasket the same as the head gasket?
@@FixYOURride13 do I have to remove the engine completely from the car to do it, or can I just separate everything and do it while its still in the car?
@@barryzelcer7909... I will be removed only head separately but anyway it is job for experience car mechanic coz a lot of things could be happen wrong.
@@FixYOURride13 firstly, thank you for replying. I just want to know for sure its not my radiator or something less painful $$$. How can I test my radiator to see if theres a clogged tube or something else?
@@barryzelcer7909 ok I see, so ... 1-ad water or coolant to your coolant reservoir in to the Max level 2- start the engine and observed the coolant in the reservoir is nothing happened or is boobels production ? _ how is the engine work normal or you have misfiring ? _ 3 whait for normal maximum engine temperature and wait for radiator fan start working or not ? Like you see is few bits for check and next step is depend coolant behavior, so my suggestion drop the car for mechanic for correct diagnostic
Great video man. Working on cars on your own and not paying a mechanic to do it is so satisfying
Well presented video and great explanations. A little addition of high temperature silicone paste / RTV gasket on the joins between metal casted parts (head and timing cover) would be adviseable as they are weak points for rubber gaskets to seal properly. You can clearly see a small gap / groove above the oil pressure sensor on the left front of the engine which a small 2mm bead of sealant would help reinforce the cover seal properly. Ironically the gap is where the timing chain cover gasket is meant to fit flush (replaced loads of chains on Vauxhall / Opel so there should not be a gap / groove between these metal parts usually if a good quality timing cover gasket is used) but on older cars the rubber wears away a little just there.
Great video mate. Helping me diagnose an as yet unsolved issue. Many thanks.
Very helpful video.
Thank you
thanks for sharing i need to do this job next
To remove coils you can screw in a long screw and then pull it up
which type of screw? Is there a specific type?
nice work, very helpful
Very good tutorial :-) Thank you
Thanks for this video. I need to replace rocker cover gasket on 2010 Astra j 1.6 8v engine and I think this video will be a good guide. Thanks.
Fitted mine earlier today...the 2010 Astra J is very similar to this video. Take care when refitting the rocker cover as the gasket can move/come out of the groove so ensure it doesn’t get bent or trapped. I torqued to 7ft lbs which is just over 8nm. Thanks to poster for the video.
After 9 months my POS car is now needing a PCV valve which as I've discovered is fitted to the underside of the rocker cover on my Astra J 2016 1.6l petrol VVT. Vauxhall quoted me over £300 for a complete new rocker cover as they claim it is not a serviceable item. I've decided to replace with a used rocker cover from ebay to hopefully get me through the remaining few weeks before my new car arrives. What a pain in the a$$ this car is.
@@jeffjeffjeff2 hey, Vanos BWM sells Diaphragm valves for these covers and cost 15$+10$ shipping from russia.
I just got mine in the mail to install later this month if i get the right weather to do so.
it's 2 clips holding the membrane cover on inside the cover
vanos-bmw.com/
good video fella👍
Great video bro. Is there anything you have to do before you start the process for example drain the oil or something
Hi, no , all processes is on video ;)
Excellent
Did you replace gasket because of oil leak? If so, where did the leak start from? And how much would it cost for the whole thing?
Hi it was 3 years ago so cost is different, was leaking from around the gasket
@@FixYOURride13 is it ok to drive with the leak and keep topping up the oil level?
@@sashankthag12 ...all depends how much is leaking but better replace it.
Great Video my friend, Thankyou
nice one
Forget to screw in the coil bolts...
Thanks for the video. I am going to replace this gasket soon. Whats your reasons for not cleaning it perfectly? Does it help contain the oil?
Hi Andrew :) much simpler reason...nothing related to the car :)
@@FixYOURride13 So you must have better things to do than make your care shiny 👍
@@SnakeGako... This is not my car.... :)
Thank you
Do you have to drain the engine oil b4 you start
Hi, what is that idea ???
I've an opel Vectra and the pvc valve is gone. It's in the rocker cover can't you give me any tips? Jon from Ireland Dublin.... 08D..
John OReardon hi, probably not, because another engine has a different ventilation system
So.... Vauxhall wanted to charge me £153 for this job on a Tigra B (so basically a Corsa C unit)
Cheeky fuckers...
Hi, garage must make money nothing unusual ,;) but now you know for what you pay and you can accepted or not ;)
Hi there,
Can anyone help..
Had an oil leak at top of engine on my astra h 1.7 cdti.
I had the Rocker cover gasket and 8 seals around cam cover replaced along with breather pipe from my local garage.
When the engine was run there appeared to be a diesel leak from around the first and third injector, the cam cover was taken off again and checked before being put back on. Diesel was still leaking from top of engine so sealant was used around 1st and 3rd injector but then the 4th injector started leaking, the mechanic has recommended that I replace the injectors as he cannot find the problem, does anyone know what the problem could be ?
Thanks in advance.
Hi, can you posted some pictures of the leaking place on my email Fixyourride13@gmail.com
What condition is the injectors fuel return pipes an orings ?
Any idea why your pipe is creamy mine is same
hi , crankcase poor ventilation, or short driving distances, don't worry about it ,clean it during service and it will be ok. :)
What size are the bolts for the rocker cover gasket ? Thank
Hi, check the video on 1.37 time. Happy New Year. ;)
Torque E, 10
How much would a garage charge for this ??
Hi, all depends local price per hour of work.
Hi, I have a Vauxhall Astra Club 1.6 2008, I have the same problem could you send me the link on where I can buy the rocker cover gasket. From the Uk btw.
Thank you and love the video.
Hi, you can check any online parts shop , One quality is the micksgarage.com
great video my friend iv got same car astra 1.4 16v ecotec , it sounds like a fucking old taxi & rattilling like a crack-head without a pipe , the rocker gasket is leaking but dosent look that bad but the car go's through shit loads of oil but remember these engines are famous for the oil switch/plug to leak .............. should i change the rocker gasket or keep driving this junkie car till i decide its time for the CRUSHER or A GALLON OF PETROL & A BOX OF MATCHES ...............96 k on the clock 2008 .............. HELP ME DECIDE PLZZ
Princess&King Robertson hi, give the car to the mechanic, let them evaluate the repair and you'll make decisions what's the next step.
You should really do those screws in order and torque specs of the manufacturer. Otherwise you're asking for a badly seated gasket or a snapped bolt.
Hi, yes it will be correct, but after time nothing leaking, and it is not a Space Shuttle.
@@FixYOURride13 Still, modern engines operate under high oil pressure and temperature. I know that GM Ecotec engines are quite fiddly and not the most robust designs so I feel like it's a good idea to follow manufacturer spec. I don't care that much about every single screw on a car but Engine and suspension should be up to spec. There are datasheets on the net for this engine. Not that hard to find.
@@foxman105 I'm agreed 👍
Is it normal that pipe to be that dirty
Hi, depending outside temperature, in wet country yes, in hot countries probably les.
@@FixYOURride13 i was talking about that pipe that goes to the admission with cream inside i think oil and cooling water that s not normal right?
@@thabetrami9550 ...it is very often dirty pipe ,must be cleaned recently.
@@thabetrami9550 It is not oil and cooling water but emulsification between oil vapour and condensation due normally to the engine not reaching full operating temperature e.g. multiple short journeys or colder climates (happens more in winter in the UK). The crankcase ventilation then migrates the cream into the intake where it will enter the cylinders and will burn off. It mimics a head gasket failure but is not usually (normal checks for HG failure should still be made if unsure) and this cream is extremely common on Vauxhall / Opel engines of this era.
I have an Opel Zafira turbo and its eating all my coolant, today it overheated. Is this video showing how to replace the head gasket? is rocker cover gasket the same as the head gasket?
Hi, no it is only te rockers cover gasket, the head gasket it is more serious job , dont forget skim the head surface after removed .
@@FixYOURride13 do I have to remove the engine completely from the car to do it, or can I just separate everything and do it while its still in the car?
@@barryzelcer7909... I will be removed only head separately but anyway it is job for experience car mechanic coz a lot of things could be happen wrong.
@@FixYOURride13 firstly, thank you for replying. I just want to know for sure its not my radiator or something less painful $$$. How can I test my radiator to see if theres a clogged tube or something else?
@@barryzelcer7909 ok I see, so ...
1-ad water or coolant to your coolant reservoir in to the Max level
2- start the engine and observed the coolant in the reservoir is nothing happened or is boobels production ?
_ how is the engine work normal or you have misfiring ?
_ 3 whait for normal maximum engine temperature and wait for radiator fan start working or not ?
Like you see is few bits for check and next step is depend coolant behavior, so my suggestion drop the car for mechanic for correct diagnostic