Rocker Cover Gaskets NA 1.6

GRUVBB · Post by **GRUVBB** » Wed May 22, 2013 4:19 pm

Just priced a genuine rocker cover gasket replacement at $81 from JohnnAndrew. Has anyone had joy with aftermarket counterfeit or is best to bite the bullet and get a ridgy didgy. I want the oil leak to stop completely so am thinking genuine is best. Any comments from you guys who have done a few of these please?

WideOpenThrottle · Post by **WideOpenThrottle** » Wed May 22, 2013 4:32 pm

I get them $57.00 inc from BNT..but thats trade.

chris · Post by **chris** » Wed May 22, 2013 4:45 pm

GRUVBB wrote:Just priced a genuine rocker cover gasket replacement at $81 from JohnnAndrew. Has anyone had joy with aftermarket counterfeit or is best to bite the bullet and get a ridgy didgy. I want the oil leak to stop completely so am thinking genuine is best. Any comments from you guys who have done a few of these please?

Personally I wouldn't go aftermarket on something like this.

Unless I had a NEED to. I.e. I was making to much power for the factory gasket (if that is even possible)

WideOpenThrottle · Post by **WideOpenThrottle** » Wed May 22, 2013 4:51 pm

Wont make a skerrick of difference where you get it from [unless its from the tip]...make sure all your surfaces are clean and put silicone in the corners where the cams are.

BRM · Post by **BRM** » Wed May 22, 2013 4:52 pm

I don't think there is a major need to go genuine on these cars,

I'd rather save money on my car, and buy a 35$ gasket from bnt,
then a 80$ one.

But, for our race cars, we always try to use genuine.

Neither will leak, it's a seal.
Tourqe the bolts right and you'll be fine.

brownie · Post by **brownie** » Wed May 22, 2013 10:51 pm

non genuine ones go harder quicker,Genuine new are good for years maybe up to 10,aftermarket are good for a couple depending on usage,Comes down to how long you intend to own the car and if you can be bothered doing it again and what you can afford

sprsta · Post by **sprsta** » Wed May 22, 2013 11:11 pm

got my last one from north harbour ford was $50+ cant really go wrong with that

MrGrey · Post by **MrGrey** » Wed May 22, 2013 11:11 pm

broomsfish has the permaseal jn752 for $60.05

http://www.broomfish.co.nz/product_info ... cts_id=917

http://www.nzgaskets.co.nz/SetDetails.aspx?SetID=2242

WideOpenThrottle · Post by **WideOpenThrottle** » Thu May 23, 2013 1:36 pm

And dont assume that by going "genuine" that its what you are getting.
My local Toyota workshop gets much of their parts from BNT as well!
How do i know?.. they have told me and i may as well go there direct plus i have seen them in there buying parts.

GRUVBB · Post by **GRUVBB** » Thu May 23, 2013 1:46 pm

Thanks everyone. I got one from a similar outlet. Their list price was $80.99 which is same as JohnnAndrew. Got a discount down to $53.95. It's a JN752 so links up with info supplied here. I'm running with this one. It does say on packaging not to use sealant on rubber or cork gasket. this one is rubber. Is it ok to place a small amount at cam corners to hold in place while tightening down.... Conflicting info does my head in.

Obviously do not want it to slip out

WideOpenThrottle · Post by **WideOpenThrottle** » Thu May 23, 2013 2:18 pm

I think it means not to use sealant over the whole gasket mating surfaces but i would still put a dab in each cam corner at the hoop parts.

MrGrey · Post by **MrGrey** » Thu May 23, 2013 2:21 pm

have you considered giving your rocker cover a nice clean and paint while you are at it?

this 4 min video covers the basics =P
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DrexFHQlQ0

WideOpenThrottle · Post by **WideOpenThrottle** » Thu May 23, 2013 2:22 pm

BRM wrote "I'd rather save money on my car, and buy a 35$ gasket from bnt,
then a 80$ one."

$35.00!!!! ....that makes a mockery of my trade price for $57.00!

Which branch?

broomfish · Post by **broomfish** » Sun May 26, 2013 7:50 am

WideOpenThrottle wrote: ....that makes a mockery of my trade price for $57.00!

My $60.05 retail price also does, when will you guys learn that bnt is one of the most expensive trade suppliers around?

WideOpenThrottle · Post by **WideOpenThrottle** » Sun May 26, 2013 10:11 am

bnt is one of the most expensive trade suppliers around?

Then how can he get it from BNT at $35.00?

Be nice if BRM would reply eh!

WideOpenThrottle · Post by **WideOpenThrottle** » Sun May 26, 2013 10:13 am

double post

BRM · Post by **BRM** » Sun May 26, 2013 1:58 pm

Hi,
It was 35+ or something.

Maybe I got lucky..

But we do get a pretty sweet discount from our local BnT,
Always haggling prices after we find how much they are else where.
They're just convenient.

SLYDIT · Post by **SLYDIT** » Sun May 26, 2013 2:15 pm

BNT have been very good here in tauranga.
much cheaper than the dealer and other parts places here.
(and they actually manage to get the correct part which is nice)

broomfish · Post by **broomfish** » Sun May 26, 2013 2:37 pm

I guess i am spoiled for choice. I have access to the big 5 trade suppliers so i know who is good for which parts (its what i do for a living)

i just added the Payen brand JN752 which has recently become available from a wholesaler priced at $32.68!
http://www.broomfish.co.nz/product_info ... s_id=55272

WideOpenThrottle · Post by **WideOpenThrottle** » Sun May 26, 2013 3:51 pm

Bnt are good to me on service and availabilty and when it comes to competition in Kumeu i have a choice of BNT,BNT or BNT...otherwise its time and fuel going to any other decent car parts outlet!

BRM · Post by **BRM** » Sun May 26, 2013 7:07 pm

Whats wrong with over nighting or same day part deliveries?...

WideOpenThrottle · Post by **WideOpenThrottle** » Sun May 26, 2013 7:34 pm

Rural delivery...3-7 days!

authentic · Post by **authentic** » Sun May 26, 2013 8:51 pm

And half the time they'll charge you the same amount or more again on top of the original cost. Pisses me off since all they do here is take it to the depot for the rural post people to drop off anyway!

BRM · Post by **BRM** » Sun May 26, 2013 9:11 pm

Ugh

That definitely sucks.

Get a BnT price,
If its crap, ring around then get back to them sayin
Bla bla is selling at this price..

Maybe..
Is what we do.

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