18 replies to this topic

[Horace]

Hi, My rocker head cover screws on my turbo are going rusty, and it looks crap thru the engine grills. Anyone replaced these? If possible, a part number would be appreciated, or linky to ebay alternatives Much obliged

[IvarS]

The part number is 11098761 and can be found here: http://www.speedster...sket/index.html Price is less then £1 each

[Zoobeef]

There torx M6x30 part no. 11098761 Also lists o rings on each one, part no. 90528438 you prob dont need them but they maybe cheap. You need 10. Its on my to do list to so let me know a price if you get some. Also if you do one at a time you wont disturb the rocker gasket

[Horace]

Champion! Top speedy replies as always. Thanks to you both and praise be to the forum

Will phone Autovaux tomorrow. However, assuming that the price is ridiculous, would these do:

Ebay Bolts

or

Ebay Bolts 2

I know the head looks different, but i'm not precious about the torx look.

Edited by Horace, 21 April 2010 - 07:30 PM.

[Horace]

From Vauxhall

Bolts (11098761) are 46p inc. VAT each
O rings (90528438) are 2.59 inc. VAT for 10

So grand total of £7.19



From Autovaux

10 Bolts and 10 O Rings - All in inc. VAT = £4.70

Edited by Horace, 22 April 2010 - 10:01 AM.

[DarrylB]

bit of a Hi-Jack, but does anyone know this same info for the Z22SE? I'm going to be getting my cover powder coated, and some fancy new nuts and bolts would make a nice addition.

EDIT: TIS says that for a metal cover I'll need 14 x 11519782 (part #5) does anyone know the thread type?

Edited by DarrylB, 22 April 2010 - 11:40 AM.

[techieboy]

Totally different on the Z22SE and more expensive from memory.

You need 14 off SCREW,WITH INSULATOR - part no. 11519782

[redvts]

From Vauxhall

Bolts (11098761) are 46p inc. VAT each
O rings (90528438) are 2.59 inc. VAT for 10

So grand total of £7.19



From Autovaux

10 Bolts and 10 O Rings - All in inc. VAT = £4.70

good work Horace!

[SteveA]

You need 10. Its on my to do list to so let me know a price if you get some. Also if you do one at a time you wont disturb the rocker gasket

TBH it's pretty hard (if not impossible) to disturb the rocker gasket by taking these bolts out. The coil pack, rocker breather pipes and cam cover all hold it in place.

[redvts]

You need 10. Its on my to do list to so let me know a price if you get some. Also if you do one at a time you wont disturb the rocker gasket

TBH it's pretty hard (if not impossible) to disturb the rocker gasket by taking these bolts out. The coil pack, rocker breather pipes and cam cover all hold it in place.

u getting a set Steve? U already have one missing don't u?

[SteveA]

One of mine snapped, didn't think I'd told anyone about that I'm just gonna buy the one. Be careful re-torqing as mine snapped at 15nm.

[Zoobeef]

You need 10. Its on my to do list to so let me know a price if you get some. Also if you do one at a time you wont disturb the rocker gasket

TBH it's pretty hard (if not impossible) to disturb the rocker gasket by taking these bolts out. The coil pack, rocker breather pipes and cam cover all hold it in place.

Yeah but better safe than sorry. Dont like creating more work

[redvts]

One of mine snapped, didn't think I'd told anyone about that

I'm just gonna buy the one.

Be careful re-torqing as mine snapped at 15nm.

I noticed it at the meet, I don't miss much

[Horace]

Picked them up from AutoVaux at the weekend. Normally between my neighbour and myself, we have a good selection of tools. But no joy on these bolts. I guess I need a torx socket? But I don't want to buy a set, as I've never used torx sockets in my like. Torx keys yes. 1. So what size do I need? 2. What torque to I need to tighten them to? Obviously not 15nM !! 3. And where can I get one? Ta muchly.

Edited by Horace, 27 April 2010 - 12:58 PM.

[SteveA]

Will have a look and let you know the size later. 15nm is very little, most torque wrenches don't even measure that low. I'd say nip it till its tightish but dont put any real pressure on it. The bolts don't really need to be torqued as the are not stressed in operation anyway. I'm just a bit fanatical (read uber sad) about torquing things up Sockets and wrenches are both available from Halfords.

[Zoobeef]

If your really stuck i find some imperial sockets fit torx heads quite nicely. Especially as they shouldnt be tight

[Horace]

Right. Tis done.

Here's the problem:




Here's the solution:




Thanks to Zoobeef. 5/16th" socket is absolutely ideal. The bolts were easy to get out, hardly torqued at all. I did WD40 them the day before though. On replacement, I just nipped them up and then quarter turn. There were no o-rings on the rusty bolts I took out.

I cleaned the rocker cover up with white spirit, and then used brasso and a small suede (wire) brush, to scrub the rusty hole surrounds up.

On fitting the new bolts and o-rings, this is what happens to the o-rings:




So that's why there were non fitted! Don't buy them. Save yourself a quid.

Jobs a good 'un:

[IvarS]

The o-ring description says 'O'RING,COVER TO CYLINDER HEAD, which indicates they are fitted to the underside of the cover

[old codger]

bit of a Hi-Jack, but does anyone know this same info for the Z22SE? I'm going to be getting my cover powder coated, and some fancy new nuts and bolts would make a nice addition.

EDIT: TIS says that for a metal cover I'll need 14 x 11519782 (part #5) does anyone know the thread type?

I bought 3 for the z22se, from vx and they were over £5. Robbing ba$ta8ds. Would try autovaux.