small oil leak? any ideas

Stratts said:
The gaskets from GSF are decent quality (Victor Reinze I think?) and are £20.

As said, you should also get the gaskets for the bolts (you need 15 of them) and these are around 75p each.
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could you link me to these online if possible? thanks
 
http://www.gsfcarparts.com/parts/engine-parts/cylinder-head/rocker-cover-gasket

Use coupon GSF25 for 25% off, should come out to £24.

GSF were doing 35% off until yesterday :thumbsdown:
 
Stratts said:
http://www.gsfcarparts.com/parts/engine-parts/cylinder-head/rocker-cover-gasket

Use coupon GSF25 for 25% off, should come out to £24.

GSF were doing 35% off until yesterday :thumbsdown:
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just went on that link, my rocker cover gasket on there is £61.80p but the code doesnt work (says "Coupon code "GSF25" is not valid.") but even with 25% off it would be £46.35p ??

not sure how you got £24??
 
Hi there,

Just done my rocker gasket last Saturday, takes about an hour to do, and is really easy.
Ordered mine off of eBay its fai with 2 years guarantee so should be ik.
Best part is only £14.
I also ordered the Rtv silicone as well for a couple of quid.
Watch the YouTube video by raj, it's a simple job.
 
JINGLE said:
Stratts said:
http://www.gsfcarparts.com/parts/engine-parts/cylinder-head/rocker-cover-gasket

Use coupon GSF25 for 25% off, should come out to £24.

GSF were doing 35% off until yesterday :thumbsdown:
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just went on that link, my rocker cover gasket on there is £61.80p but the code doesnt work (says "Coupon code "GSF25" is not valid.") but even with 25% off it would be £46.35p ??

not sure how you got £24??
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Sorry, I have the 6cyl one and didn't realise you had the 4cyl engine. The code worked for me two weeks ago, not sure what's changed. :thumbsdown:
 
Stratts said:
JINGLE said:
Stratts said:
http://www.gsfcarparts.com/parts/engine-parts/cylinder-head/rocker-cover-gasket

Use coupon GSF25 for 25% off, should come out to £24.

GSF were doing 35% off until yesterday :thumbsdown:
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just went on that link, my rocker cover gasket on there is £61.80p but the code doesnt work (says "Coupon code "GSF25" is not valid.") but even with 25% off it would be £46.35p ??

not sure how you got £24??
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Sorry, I have the 6cyl one and didn't realise you had the 4cyl engine. The code worked for me two weeks ago, not sure what's changed. :thumbsdown:
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yea its a shame as its looking like its gonna cost £60+ plus labour....

can anybody else link to a gasket set they can recommend ?? (i really dont want to risk my luck buying a cheap ebay one, would rather have a forum recommended one)
 
ben g said:
Why not just get one from BMW? They're not very expensive.
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been told there £80 + and then with labour its well over £100..... if i can source one thats half that price as a lot of people have suggested i can get the job done half the price just by some help from people who have recently done the job themselves.
 
Have a look on ebay.

I recently did the gasket on my E36 328 for £28 IIRC and that was a Febi one which are a well known OEM alternative.
 
JINGLE said:
ben g said:
Why not just get one from BMW? They're not very expensive.
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been told there £80 + and then with labour its well over £100..... if i can source one thats half that price as a lot of people have suggested i can get the job done half the price just by some help from people who have recently done the job themselves.
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Put the part number in on bmminiparts and they'll send you a price. I'm sure mine cost about half that for the bigger 6 cylinder gasket kit.
 
I too suffer with a minor leak from the rocker cover gasket.
My local indy garage has suggested I replace the gasket and the cover at £240 for parts & £90 labour (1.5hrs). They say the cover warp over time and should be replaced while off to do the gasket.
Has anyone else heard of this?
 
Damm , wish id known about the oil leak = sponge fix when i had my 645 :oops: could have saved myself £600 on having all engine gaskets changed :roll:
Naughty naughty that :(
 
Got my gasket from Euro Car Parts (£27), a pack of 25 rubber bolt washer/seals from BMW (about £18) - you only need 15 of them and my local Indy charged me 1.5 hours (and supplied the sealant!).
 
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