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Offline Bellend

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Re: 2.0 Gti 8v engine rebuild gaskets..
« Reply #10 on: 20 March 2013, 23:37 »
ECP is absolutely fine. They supply some of their own stuff and decent branded stuff. I use them or my trade all the time. Pagid pads for example, LUK clutches etc.

However for some parts like gaskets and seals, ECP brand or decent brand, they never are as good as original OEM. Go to TPS for it.
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Re: 2.0 Gti 8v engine rebuild gaskets..
« Reply #11 on: 21 March 2013, 17:12 »
I've just made a quick visit to my local vw dealer. Thought I'd see how their prices stack up to others..
Bearing in mind their for a 97' 8v 2.0 AGG block.

All plus 20% vat!

Rocker cover gasket: £19.57
Sump gasket :£26.41
Head gasket: £36.53

Or my local motor factor..
Head Gasket set: £63.49
Rocker cover gasket: £21.99
Head Gasket: £45.99
Sump Gasket: £26.99

So checked out GSF, their cheaper in some parts etc. But not sure of the brand quality. Then checked out ECP, roughly the same prices again. Also with varying brands. Then checked out TPS online, it said contact my local dealership?

So ideally id like dealer quality but the price isn't that appealing :(
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Re: 2.0 Gti 8v engine rebuild gaskets..
« Reply #12 on: 21 March 2013, 18:48 »
You will be fine with GSF mate
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Re: 2.0 Gti 8v engine rebuild gaskets..
« Reply #13 on: 21 March 2013, 23:11 »
Always had extremely shortened life times with pattern gaskets.

Ring your local TPS they'll quote over phone.
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Re: 2.0 Gti 8v engine rebuild gaskets..
« Reply #14 on: 23 March 2013, 12:29 »
Cheers. I think I'll get the rocker and sump gaskets from gsf, and i'll get the head gasket from my local vw dealer. All I need now is some decent weather to get under the car :smiley:
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Re: 2.0 Gti 8v engine rebuild gaskets..
« Reply #15 on: 23 March 2013, 13:07 »
Quote from: Robracer on 23 March 2013, 12:29
Cheers. I think I'll get the rocker and sump gaskets from gsf, and i'll get the head gasket from my local vw dealer. All I need now is some decent weather to get under the car :smiley:

I'd do the opposite. :grin:

HG fine from GSF, it's the rocker one that always leaks. Sump gasket is just sealant too mate. Get Dirko stuff, expensive but the best! :cool:
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Re: 2.0 Gti 8v engine rebuild gaskets..
« Reply #16 on: 23 March 2013, 17:00 »
ECP supply Elring gaskets which are OE quality, never had an issue with em  :cool:
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Re: 2.0 Gti 8v engine rebuild gaskets..
« Reply #17 on: 23 March 2013, 17:04 »
GSF do them too as I have just bought a rocker cover gasket from them.  Like I said you will be fine with GSF :wink:
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Re: 2.0 Gti 8v engine rebuild gaskets..
« Reply #18 on: 23 March 2013, 22:20 »
GSF it is then  :smiley:

Just looking over the sump gasket, which is better, Cork or rubber?
http://www.gsfcarparts.com/parts/engine-parts/lubrication/sump-gasket
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