VR6 block-to-head oil seal/o-ring

[Andy T 0]

Replacing the headgasket at the mo, the oil feed hole/check valve in the face of the block (back left corner) seems to have a white/grey o-ring fitted to seal it to the head, does anyone replace this o-ring when they do a gasket change?

 

It looks in okay condition, I don't know if they come included with the new gasket or not? I've ordered a Elring standard headgasket.

 

Thanks.

[Stonejag 10]

There's one in the timing chain cover but it's usually green. N90041102 if that helps, few pence from the dealers.

[Kevin Bacon 5]

Nope, the new 3 layered gasket does away with that O ring, or if you stick with the older style gasket, it'll come with a new one or will be part of the gasket itself.

[Andy T 0]

Cheers.

[Andy T 0]

I have the new gasket now, there's a grooved oil seal embedded in the gasket itself.

[Jim Bowen 1]

Going to check my head gasket set when i get home, its a victor reinz one, i did notice that o-ring when i took engine apart

[Rami Metanes 10]

I'm on my way home and will check this as well and update you guys. My Cylinder if has just returned from machining and needs installation on my VR6

Updates soon

Cheers