T5 Transporter Rocker Cover Gasket

[westyswagon]

Hi All, have a small oil leak from three studs at the front of the rocker cover. Contacted the local VW dealer who advises that the gasket is not sold separately. They will provide the cover and gasket for $ 360.00. Does anyone know if this is correct and if not where I can obtain a gasket in Brisbane?

[mikinoz]

Check with GTI Imports they have helped a few van people out with parts I have heard of.
Brian - (02) 9653 1114

[Sunny43.5]

More of the ridiculous situations we find ourselves having to tolerate , a whole rocker cover for the sake of a $20 gasket -seal , I remember some years ago when I tried to buy a broken accelerator cable for another make car , when it arrived it came with the actual accelerator pedal complete assembly in one bag and the cable in another bag both then inside another bag with you guessed it a price tag that was outrageous . Again a $15 cable that for some stupid reason was sold with something that would never wear out or break but ended up at around $160 . I just get so P>>>d off at this sort of rort , and if I am not mistaken VW will probably want you to pay a refundable extra cost that they will hold onto until you return the old part because they use the line that VW are trying to recycle as many metal parts as they can . Funny isn,t it you pay for a van and all its parts included but VW want any old parts back and do not even pay us a token amount for them . Crap on that system I own the old parts and if they want them back they can pay ME for them .There endeth todays rant Howard .

[mikinoz]

More of the ridiculous situations we find ourselves having to tolerate , a whole rocker cover for the sake of a $20 gasket -seal , I remember some years ago when I tried to buy a broken accelerator cable for another make car , when it arrived it came with the actual accelerator pedal complete assembly in one bag and the cable in another bag both then inside another bag with you guessed it a price tag that was outrageous . Again a $15 cable that for some stupid reason was sold with something that would never wear out or break but ended up at around $160 . I just get so P>>>d off at this sort of rort , and if I am not mistaken VW will probably want you to pay a refundable extra cost that they will hold onto until you return the old part because they use the line that VW are trying to recycle as many metal parts as they can . Funny isn,t it you pay for a van and all its parts included but VW want any old parts back and do not even pay us a token amount for them . Crap on that system I own the old parts and if they want them back they can pay ME for them .There endeth todays rant Howard .

You need a Toyota van by the sound mate.

[The_Hawk]

I have hit the same issue with VW a few times now too, although I have managed to fine an after market equivalent (or have had a part custom made) for less $$. To play devils advocate for a moment, it may be a case of when part XX breaks there is a good chance that part YY will break soon to due to wear/age so they package it up in a kit/set. I would like to believe that there is some serious thought that goes into these parts rather than them just being bastards.

[Umai Naa!!]

Agreed. VW aren't silly. Slow moving stock (From the manufacturer's point of view) will always be a bit dearer. Their exchange parts setup is a good idea. It keeps the costs down at your end.

In regards to the original poster, it will only be a rubber seal that sits in a channel in the rocker cover. Chances are the bolts have loosened off over time. Try cleaning it all off, and re-torquing the bolts.

[westyswagon]

Thank you. The leaks are from the studs behind the intake manifold. Its a lot of work to get access to them. If I go to that much trouble I would like to replace the gasket at the same time. I will continue to try to obtain one.

[buzuki]

yeah ive noticed a few rocker covers like that in vw range. Shows the gasket in etka but says non replacement part and you have to get whole cover.

I agree its stupid

[Transporter]

Thank you. The leaks are from the studs behind the intake manifold. Its a lot of work to get access to them. If I go to that much trouble I would like to replace the gasket at the same time. I will continue to try to obtain one.

In the situation like yours, I use with the great success Loctite and other similar products. Try Loctite Grey Maxx between the rocker cover gasket and the cylinder head.

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[Sunny43.5]

You need a Toyota van by the sound mate.

The issue with the accelerator cable and pedal WAS a bloody Toyota van.

[mikinoz]

The issue with the accelerator cable and pedal WAS a bloody Toyota van.

Ah, well. What luck.

I wonder what is the most reliable people mover from Europe? If I cared not for the planet, my wallet or fit/finish I would buy an F350 V8 12 seater. Not much can go wrong with a car that is still using technology from the 70's!

[Sunny43.5]

Couldn,t agree with you more if you do some research on American vans [not Dodge any more they are now only Mercedes ] a fully loaded Ford or Chevy van with 6cyl or v8 will set you back a miserable $30 - $40 thou . But lack of RH drive is the killer for us .

[bluefin321]

What are the torque settings for the rocker cover bolts? Also, any tips for accessing the rear bolts?

[Transporter]

Remove the air filter box to get more room from the side. The torque is 15Nm. Make sure you clean the area well before you remove the rocker cover, to prevent the dirt entering inside the engine.

[bluefin321]

Cheers Transporter