Spark plugs and gaskets

[bailzski]

Hey all I’ve got a question regarding changing my spark plugs + gaskets.
I’m a newbie but I’ve done some research and bought spark plugs and all the tools I need to get the job done. My 08 omega has most of the spark plugs accessible except I’ll need to take the manifold off or move it to get to one on each side. My question is, is it possible to do this without having to replace the gaskets under the manifold since I have to move it? Thanks

 

[krusing]

Yes,
But sometimes when you disturb something,
It doesn’t go back the same way,
You could use the old gaskets,
But if you get a vac leak or similar,
It could be a PITA to find,
the new intake manifold gaskets would be better, especially if they are the original ones.

 

[bailzski]

Yes,
But sometimes when you disturb something,
It doesn’t go back the same way,
You could use the old gaskets,
But if you get a vac leak or similar,
It could be a PITA to find,
the new intake manifold gaskets would be better, especially if they are the original ones.

Thanks krusing. How are the metal ones from revhigh? They’re on sale atm so might grab those if they’re good

 

[losh1971]

Rev High have a good rep and sell some good gear, I've never bought gaskets from them but what parts I have bought have been good and well priced.

 

[J_D 2.0]

Hey all I’ve got a question regarding changing my spark plugs + gaskets.
I’m a newbie but I’ve done some research and bought spark plugs and all the tools I need to get the job done. My 08 omega has most of the spark plugs accessible except I’ll need to take the manifold off or move it to get to one on each side. My question is, is it possible to do this without having to replace the gaskets under the manifold since I have to move it? Thanks

The stock gasket is generally reusable in my experience. I changed plugs twice on my old SV6 and never touched the inlet manifold gasket. Just gently lift up the manifold enough to get the job done and bolt it back down, no problems.

 

[rambunctious]

I would buy a new gasket
Way better to have one and use it rather than not have one and need it.
https://www.bing.com/search?q=gaske...E5F24D63A0AA93B0BA617336&ghsh=0&ghacc=0&ghpl=

 

[bailzski]

Hey guys I’ve completed the spark plug change and used a new metal gasket. As a final result I am now experience a ticking noise from the device that I will provide a picture for (unsure of the part name). The noise didn’t persist beforehand

 

[bailzski]

 

[rambunctious]

https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/ve-alloytec-evap-purge-valve-solenoid.238179/

 

[bailzski]

https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/ve-alloytec-evap-purge-valve-solenoid.238179/

Thanks mate do you know why it’s suddenly started ticking? Is it because I knocked it? I had to move it around a fair bit to get to the last spark plug so maybe I’ve messed it up? Surely I haven’t stuffed it lol