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i wanted to replace the rocker cover gasket on my 2001 berlingo van so i bought a 2 gasket kit but only 1 of them fits
the 2nd one is different to the one i need.
I have a 2001 berlingo 1.9 diesel van 1868 cc
the gasket i want to replace looks like it is a flat gasket and the one i received looks like it will fit the lower part of the rocker cover with a groove in it to receive the gasket.
who ever did the last gasket repair used only gasket seal instead of a new gasket so i have nothing to compare it to.
any help will be nice
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26-10-2015, 08:12 AM
(This post was last modified: 26-10-2015, 08:12 AM by brodfather11.)
There were some dw8 engines that did not have a gasket , it was a bead of silicon that is used. If your cover does not have a groove for a gasket then its a silicon bead one you have.
There has been questions raised about this before.
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I am having the same issue...Im very new to berlingo vans...but with the help of the knowledgable guys on here Im learning quite a bit up to now...I noticed that after cleaning my very dirty engine I have some oil running down the back of the block onto/into the manifold...it seems to be coming from the Rocker cover...on inspecting the front of the block there is a little oil in the glow plug grooves and the silicon seal appears to be cracked in lots of places...now the Haynes manual says it should be a gasket seal ?...it describes "XUD & DW" engines...I have no idea what is in my van..its a 2000.... Mk1 same as yours...Ive not removed the cover yet...so its anyones guesse whether it should be a gasket or not but I shall buy both and let you know what I find,
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Ask at the main dealer about price and availability of the gaskets and exactly what you need, simples.
I did this a couple of years back when I first bought my van and was struggling to determine online exactly what to buy and I'm not dull !
I found for my MK2 DW8 1.9D that only one of the two gaskets were available loose across the counter and I was advised to use the liquid gasket as said above. I was however told / shown on screen that both gaskets were available if I bought an entire engine gasket set - expensive.
Liquid gasket is fine just don't flood everything with it to prevent the stuff getting into the oilways.
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30-10-2015, 04:02 PM
(This post was last modified: 30-10-2015, 04:02 PM by Col.)
You guys thinking of using *liquid gasket*
I can highly recommend Vauxhall sealant Pt No: V0093165267 available from your local G.M. dealer.
I have tried all sorts and this is one of the best