head gasket set - Retro-Renault

stevenf · 21st March 2008, 02:37 PM

i have been searching the net for a while now and just cant seem to find anyone who sells head gasket set. can anyone on here please point me in the right direction. many thanks in advance

steven

**Neal** · 21st March 2008, 03:01 PM

you mean like these ones?:

HEAD GASKET SET RENAULT CLIO R19 F7P-700 720 722 ENGINE on eBay, also, Renault, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 25-Mar-08 11:05:01 GMT)

RENAULT CLIO R19 1.8 16V F7P HEAD GASKET SET on eBay, also, Renault, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 20-Apr-08 12:10:35 BST)

stevenf · 21st March 2008, 03:05 PM

thanks for that. how do i find out my engine code also?

**Neal** · 21st March 2008, 03:19 PM

Being a 19 16V, it's F7P 704

stevenf · 21st March 2008, 03:21 PM

thanks for that

r19obsessed · 29th March 2008, 04:49 AM

I personally would avoid the COSSIEBOYZ seller as it is from a company that I worked for for about 2yrs they are a gasket company (not going to mention any names) and although they should supply the correct set in many cases should they not have a complete set they are known to just grab a headgasket and then put any other gaskets to hand they package most of the sets themselves which includes converting other manufacturers sets by guessing the codes alot of the time as long as they are similar so although you may get lucky you are more than likely to find that some or most gaskets dont fit ie manifold/exhaust we had 100's of daily complaints from ebay customers and in most cases would just either get ignored by the person who runs the ebay side of it or would just get an abusive email blaming the customer for ordering the wrong set.

And just to add the above is of course if you do actually recieve the item alot of the time the orders just get put into a pile and only get picked when they dont have any other account customers orders which was around every 5 or 6 days and then if an ebay buyer complains/opens dispute as not recieved they will normally blame the courier DHL who collected everything on time every day and then get someone to pick it quickly and send it so it looks like they sent it earlier.

would not recomend buying from them unless you are prepared to either wait around 2wks and not in a hurry to fix your car.

below is just a few examples:

no comunication at all, completely wrong set and bolts for the car i wanted,crap

Reply by cossieboyz (30-Jan-08 09:24):WE ALWAYS SEND THE GOODS THAT THE CUSTOMERS ORDER SO IF WRONG INCORRECT UR END

DONT EXPECT FAST DELIVERY -ASKED ASAP NEXT DAY- TOOK 4 DAYS BEFORE DESPATCHING!! Buyer:

Reply by cossieboyz (21-Nov-07 09:33):APOLOGIES FOR DHL, UNFORTUNATELY I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THIS

Follow-up by crs5544 (21-Nov-07 22:30):NOT TRUE,COURIER FAULTLESS,COLLECTED/DELIVERED IN 1 WORKING DAY.FAIR FEEDBACK !!

**Doc** · 29th March 2008, 08:12 AM

i have bought and used stuff from that shirley9293 and they have always been fine. might aswell stay away from the other guy with feedbadck like that.

**The T.I.B.** · 29th March 2008, 08:48 AM

I mailed COSSIEBOYZ twice earlier in this week trying to buy something and never heard back so screw em.

SHIRLEY9293 I have never had a problem with, however their brands I have never heard of. I'm just about to slap one of their gaskets on this morning actually.

btw in future I will not be buying my gaskets and from ebay lol

**Doc** · 29th March 2008, 09:03 AM

nothing wrong with their gaskets mate and they are far cheaper than my local factors.

stevenf · 29th March 2008, 09:31 AM

thanks for all the information

Soneji · 29th March 2008, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The T.I.B.

SHIRLEY9293 I have never had a problem with, however their brands I have never heard of. I'm just about to slap one of their gaskets on this morning actually.

Ditto. Everything off. Trying to get the sump plug off just now.

The set seems fine to me.

**The T.I.B.** · 29th March 2008, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soneji

Ditto. Everything off. Trying to get the sump plug off just now.

The set seems fine to me.

The HG itself was GLASER (part of DANA?)
The head bolts they sent are AJUSA which i know are a decent brand

Soneji · 29th March 2008, 10:22 AM

Yeah the exact same here mate. Came with the little data sheet with tightening sequence thickness etc. Same for bolts.

**The T.I.B.** · 29th March 2008, 10:23 AM

so again shirley gets the big thumbs up

29th March 2008, 04:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
r19obsessed Membre Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: wiltshire Posts: 46	I personally would avoid the COSSIEBOYZ seller as it is from a company that I worked for for about 2yrs they are a gasket company (not going to mention any names) and although they should supply the correct set in many cases should they not have a complete set they are known to just grab a headgasket and then put any other gaskets to hand they package most of the sets themselves which includes converting other manufacturers sets by guessing the codes alot of the time as long as they are similar so although you may get lucky you are more than likely to find that some or most gaskets dont fit ie manifold/exhaust we had 100's of daily complaints from ebay customers and in most cases would just either get ignored by the person who runs the ebay side of it or would just get an abusive email blaming the customer for ordering the wrong set. And just to add the above is of course if you do actually recieve the item alot of the time the orders just get put into a pile and only get picked when they dont have any other account customers orders which was around every 5 or 6 days and then if an ebay buyer complains/opens dispute as not recieved they will normally blame the courier DHL who collected everything on time every day and then get someone to pick it quickly and send it so it looks like they sent it earlier. would not recomend buying from them unless you are prepared to either wait around 2wks and not in a hurry to fix your car. below is just a few examples: no comunication at all, completely wrong set and bolts for the car i wanted,crap Reply by cossieboyz (30-Jan-08 09:24):WE ALWAYS SEND THE GOODS THAT THE CUSTOMERS ORDER SO IF WRONG INCORRECT UR END DONT EXPECT FAST DELIVERY -ASKED ASAP NEXT DAY- TOOK 4 DAYS BEFORE DESPATCHING!! Buyer: Reply by cossieboyz (21-Nov-07 09:33):APOLOGIES FOR DHL, UNFORTUNATELY I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THIS Follow-up by crs5544 (21-Nov-07 22:30):NOT TRUE,COURIER FAULTLESS,COLLECTED/DELIVERED IN 1 WORKING DAY.FAIR FEEDBACK !! Last edited by r19obsessed; 29th March 2008 at 05:09 AM.