Saxo 1.1i X - how to change a Rocker Cover Gasket!?

1. liamface L-plater Joined: Oct 2010 Somerset Posts: 37 Citroen Saxo X 1.1i (s reg - 1998)

   #1 15th November 2010, 09:25

   I have quite a big leak coming from my Rocker Gasket on my Citroen Saxo X 1.1i, and need to replace it pretty quick, as i have my test soon.
   I have purchased the Gasket, but need to know how to fit/change one.
   Would be very greatful for the advise/help that you give
   
   Thanks,
   
   Liamface
2. user_34323 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2009 ringwood Posts: 6305 suzuki swift 1.2 sz3

   #2 15th November 2010, 09:34

   undo the oil breather hose on the top. undo the nuts on the gastket and pull off
3. rollerdan Frequent Poster Joined: May 2009 carmarthen Posts: 684 citroen saxo vtr phase 2

   #3 15th November 2010, 09:35

   remove rocker cover the two bolts on top ...
   there will be to little spacer shims make sure you dnt loose them also there is a shield
   then once rocker cover is off remove old gasket just by pulling the edge of then all of it will come off.
   put new one making sure all the corners sides are flush
   then put back on in reverse order thats what i did ... hope this helps
4. chinkostu Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 The wrong carpark Posts: 5152 Xantia 1.9TD

   #4 15th November 2010, 14:08

   literally the easiest job in the world. undo the breather pipe, then the two 10mm nuts on top of the rocker. slide it up (you may have to unclip the leads if they're attached to the cover as mine were) and out. then, just peel off the gasket and replace
5. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #5 15th November 2010, 14:17

   Just overtighten the bolts(1 at each end of the rocker cover)as they can shear off.
   
   Steve.
6. Bedford126 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH

   #6 15th November 2010, 14:38

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by stevo67 Just don't overtighten the bolts(1 at each end of the rocker cover)as they can shear off. Steve.

   fixed!
   
   +1
   
   yeah make sure you just nip them up as the bolts are made of soft metal and shear easy.
7. liamface L-plater Joined: Oct 2010 Somerset Posts: 37 Citroen Saxo X 1.1i (s reg - 1998)

   #7 15th November 2010, 15:42

   brilliant, thanks for the help guys, will be doing this at the weekend! has made my job a lot easier
8. jonathaneuk L-plater Joined: Sep 2010 Sunderland Posts: 53 Saxo Desire 1.1i K & N Induction Kit White RS-T

   #8 15th November 2010, 16:15

   Yeah pretty easy to do like, hope you had no hassle when doing it