VR6 - Alu Vs Plastic rocker cover

[G-Lad 0]

Hey all

 

A recent report by C&R in Nottingham agreed with me that I need my leaky rocker cover gasket replacing. This will also need 2 inlet manifold gaskets replacing as that obviously comes off in the process.

 

It was suggested it's a good time to swap spark plugs (6 gets oily easily, so simply swap it for another). Also it's a good time to review the state of the timing chains and plastic tensioner / runner (?) as circa 111k miles is in the danger zone, esp since the bottom chain apparently sounds chattery, apparently.

 

When discussing the rocker cover gasket, I was told that a new style plastic rocker cover could be substituted, along with a rubber gaskget (instead of the standard alu item) as these flex with the head and are less likely to leak oil in future.

 

Anyone else heard of this? When did this plastic item appear and is it a standard part?

 

Thanks!

 

 

 

Chris

PS: Any advice on what else to check while the cams are exposed? I'm *really* paranoid about getting calls from C&R saying "while we're down there... for only another £x00..." - C&R are sometimes known as Cops and Robbers! :pale:

[Leonard 0]

I didnt know you were this rich! Why didnt you just buy a 911 Turbo :wink: :lol:

[dukest 0]

supposedly plastic rockers are better for heat dissipation but i've never heard of them being better than ally for any other reason thats worth bothering with. new always looks nice but then you can't polish plastic!

[G-Lad 0]

I didnt know you were this rich! Why didnt you just buy a 911 Turbo :wink: :lol:

 

Haha, I'm not ;)

 

I thought I'd get some free advice off "the Brain"

 

..spookily, I've just PMd you RE: where you had your chains / clutch done.