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Camshaft Seal/Sparkplug "Gaskets"
« on: September 02, 2016, 02:18:27 pm »
Hi All,

Cars going into the garage soon for some routine maintenance. Am wanting to get the timing chain and tensioner done as I’ve got a case of the “diesel rattles” when warm and idling.

I’ve been in touch with a local VAG specialist to quote for labour time only; as I had already bought some other bits and bobs which need fitting I thought I may as well get the lot.

I had thought I had everything covered off as a result of looking at some guides on this forum, but the mechanic on the phone asks me to ensure I also source the “half-moon camshaft seals” and “spark plug gaskets” as these parts can weep slightly as a result of being tampered with and it’s just worth replacing them as part of the job.

Google hasn’t turned anything up – anyone able to point me at some part numbers for these?




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Re: Camshaft Seal/Sparkplug "Gaskets"
« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2016, 02:26:32 pm »
Answered my own question re: spark plug gaskets, think its all part of the valve cover gasket.

Still stumped by "half-moon cam seals" though? He may have also used the term "half-moon rubbers"?

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