Rocker cover

1. karlos_vtr Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2009 swansea Posts: 136 Silver Mk2 Saxo Vtr

   #1 18th February 2010, 00:43

   mine is in a very sorry state and i think it might be to far gone for a rub down and paint. Is there anywere i could buy a new one?
   cheers
2. aksaxovtr Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Wickow Posts: 548 green mk1 vtr and gold mk2 vtr

   #2 18th February 2010, 00:44

   scrapper mate their all the same on the 8v engines as far as im aware!!
3. karlos_vtr Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2009 swansea Posts: 136 Silver Mk2 Saxo Vtr

   #3 18th February 2010, 00:53

   most covers ive seen are in the same state thats why i wanted a brand new one :/
4. aksaxovtr Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Wickow Posts: 548 green mk1 vtr and gold mk2 vtr

   #4 18th February 2010, 00:55

   shitroen mite b the only place for a new one then, unless sum1 on here has a recond one
5. karlos_vtr Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2009 swansea Posts: 136 Silver Mk2 Saxo Vtr

   #5 18th February 2010, 01:00

   ye was thinking of that, just not sure if they still produce them so ill just have to go down the local dealer, thanks for the input m8
6. aksaxovtr Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Wickow Posts: 548 green mk1 vtr and gold mk2 vtr

   #6 18th February 2010, 01:05

   no worries mate
7. liam-o Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1346

   #7 18th February 2010, 01:09

   they still produce them £13.42 + VAT
   
   may be an idea to change your rocker cover gasket depending on condition (id also get this from citroen)
   
   gasket £11.50 + VAT
8. karlos_vtr Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2009 swansea Posts: 136 Silver Mk2 Saxo Vtr

   #8 18th February 2010, 01:16

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by liam-o they still produce them £13.42 + VAT may be an idea to change your rocker cover gasket depending on condition (id also get this from citroen) gasket £11.50 + VAT

   brilliant! ill be off to order one the next time i get 5mins spare, ill also replace the gasket while the coovers off for the sake of £11.50.
   
   cheers top man!
9. liam-o Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1346

   #9 18th February 2010, 01:23

   btw, you'll need to order the rocker cover and pay in advance i believe, takes about 2 days to come in
10. karlos_vtr Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2009 swansea Posts: 136 Silver Mk2 Saxo Vtr

    #10 18th February 2010, 01:26

    ye thats fine, i ordered some wind deflectors from the dealer a couple of months ago
    very helpful m8 thanks
11. huricane Established Member Joined: Feb 2010 cardiff Posts: 1414 saxo Vtr

    #11 22nd February 2010, 20:45

    can you use any paint to spray the rocker cover or as it got 2 be heat spray might be a dumb question bt i jst woke up thanks
12. Lewis Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2009 Middlesbrough/Coventry Posts: 3808 Megane 225

    #12 22nd February 2010, 20:56

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by huricane can you use any paint to spray the rocker cover or as it got 2 be heat spray might be a dumb question bt i jst woke up thanks

    You need either hammerite or High temp paint. Halfords sell both.
13. AJ-K Established Member Joined: Feb 2010 Cambridgeshire Posts: 1627 2x Audi TT's & 145bhp VTS (Current)

    #13 22nd February 2010, 23:12

    how does hammerite look, i was thinking that way but you get that poor finish