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Cylinder Head Rocker Cover & Gasket for Opel / Vauxhall Astra, Corsa, Meriva 1.2 1.4 | OEM 55351461

The Rocker Cover Gasket – Vauxhall/Opel (OEM 55351461) is a critical sealing component designed to fit the cylinder head rocker (valve) cover on compatible petrol engines used in vehicles like the Vauxhall/Opel Astra, Corsa, Meriva, Agila and Tigra models. It creates a tight, oil-proof seal between the rocker cover and the cylinder head, preventing oil leaks, maintaining proper crankcase pressure, and helping protect vital camshaft and valve-train components from dirt and contamination. Over time, the original gasket can harden or deteriorate and start leaking oil, so replacing it restores proper sealing and reduces oil loss and engine bay mess.

OEM Number: 24403787, 90530071, 55351461, 5607075, 055351461, 5607146, 5607550
 
CYLINDER HEAD COVER / ROCKER COVER

Quantity : 1

Supplementary Info : With Cylinder Head Cover Gasket

Make Model Variant Type Engine Chassis Year
Opel Agila Petrol Hatch 1.2 16V 1199cc 55KW 75HP Z 12 XE FWD (A) H00 2000-2007
Opel Agila Petrol Hatch 1.2 16V Twinport 1229cc 59KW 80HP Z 12 XEP FWD (A) H00 2004-2007
Opel Astra Petrol Estate 1.2 16V 1199cc 55KW 75HP Z 12 XE FWD G T98 2000-2004
Opel Astra Petrol Estate 1.4 1364cc 55KW 75HP Z 14 XEL FWD H A04 2004-2010
Opel Astra Petrol Estate 1.4 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD H A04 2004-2010
Opel Astra Petrol Estate 1.4 LPG 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD H A04 2009-2010
Opel Astra Petrol Estate Van 1.4 EcoTec 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD H L70 2004-2012
Opel Astra Petrol Hatch 1.2 16V 1199cc 48KW 65HP X 12 XE FWD G T98 1998-2000
Opel Astra Petrol Hatch 1.2 16V 1199cc 55KW 75HP Z 12 XE FWD G T98 2000-2005
Opel Astra Petrol Hatch 1.4 1364cc 55KW 75HP Z 14 XEL FWD H A04 2005-2010
Opel Astra Petrol Hatch 1.4 1364cc 55KW 75HP Z 14 XEL FWD H A04 2004-2004
Opel Astra Petrol Hatch 1.4 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD H A04 2005-2010
Opel Astra Petrol Hatch 1.4 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD G T98 2007-2009
Opel Astra Petrol Hatch 1.4 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD H A04 2004-2010
Opel Astra Petrol Hatch 1.4 LPG 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD H A04 2009-2010
Opel Astra Petrol Saloon 1.2 16V 1199cc 55KW 75HP Z 12 XE FWD G T98 2000-2005
Opel Astra Petrol Saloon 1.4 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD H A04 2007-2010
Opel Astra Petrol Saloon 1.4 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD G T98 2007-2009
Opel Astra G Classic Petrol Estate 1.4 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD -- F35 2007-2009
Opel Astra H Classic Petrol Estate 1.4 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD -- A04 2009-2024
Opel Astra H Classic Petrol Hatch 1.4 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD -- A04 2009-2024
Opel Combo Petrol MPV 1.4 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD -- -- 2004-2011
Opel Combo Petrol Van-Based MPV 1.4 16V 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD -- -- 2005-2024
Opel Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.2 1199cc 55KW 75HP Z 12 XE FWD C X01 2000-2009
Opel Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.2 1229cc 51KW 69HP A 12 XEL FWD D S07 2009-2014
Opel Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.2 1229cc 59KW 80HP Z 12 XEP FWD D S07 2006-2014
Opel Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.2 1229cc 63KW 86HP A 12 XER FWD D S07 2009-2014
Opel Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.2 i 16V 1199cc 48KW 65HP X 12 XE FWD B S93 1998-2000
Opel Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.2 LPG 1229cc 59KW 80HP Z 12 XEP FWD D S07 2006-2014
Opel Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.2 LPG 1229cc 61KW 83HP A 12 XER FWD D S07 2011-2014
Opel Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.2 LPG 1229cc 63KW 86HP A 12 XER FWD D S07 2011-2014
Opel Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.2 Twinport 1229cc 59KW 80HP Z 12 XEP FWD C X01 2004-2009
Opel Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.4 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD D S07 2006-2014
Opel Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.4 1398cc 64KW 87HP A 14 XEL FWD D S07 2009-2014
Opel Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.4 1398cc 74KW 100HP A 14 XER FWD D S07 2009-2014
Opel Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.4 LPG 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD D S07 2006-2011
Opel Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.4 LPG 1398cc 64KW 87HP A 14 XEL FWD D S07 2009-2014
Opel Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.4 Twinport 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD C X01 2003-2009
Opel Corsa Petrol Panel Van 1.2 1229cc 51KW 69HP A 12 XEL FWD D S07 2010-2014
Opel Corsa Petrol Panel Van 1.2 1229cc 59KW 80HP Z 12 XEP FWD C X01 2005-2006
Opel Corsa Petrol Panel Van 1.2 1229cc 59KW 80HP Z 12 XEP FWD D S07 2006-2014
Opel Corsa Petrol Panel Van 1.2 1229cc 63KW 86HP A 12 XER FWD D S07 2010-2014
Opel Corsa Petrol Panel Van 1.2 16V 1199cc 55KW 75HP Z 12 XE FWD C X01 2000-2003
Opel Corsa Petrol Panel Van 1.4 1398cc 74KW 101HP A 14 XER FWD D S07 2012-2014
Opel Meriva Petrol MPV 1.4 16V Twinport 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD A X03 2004-2010
Opel Meriva Petrol MPV 1.4 16V Twinport LPG 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD A X03 2004-2010
Opel Tigra Petrol Convertible 1.4 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD -- X04 2004-2010
Vauxhall Agila Petrol Hatch 1.2 16V 1199cc 55KW 75HP Z 12 XE FWD Mk I (A) H00 2000-2008
Vauxhall Agila Petrol Hatch 1.2 16V Twinport 1229cc 59KW 80HP Z 12 XEP FWD Mk I (A) H00 2004-2006
Vauxhall Astra Petrol Estate 1.4 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD Mk V (H) A04 2004-2009
Vauxhall Astra Petrol Hatch 1.4 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD Mk V (H) A04 2004-2009
Vauxhall Astra Petrol Hatch 1.4 i 16V 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD Mk V (H) A04 2005-2010
Vauxhall Astravan Petrol Estate Van 1.4 i 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD Mk V (H) A04 2005-2024
Vauxhall Combo Petrol Van-Based MPV 1.4 i 16V 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD Mk II (C) F25 2004-2011
Vauxhall Combo Tour Petrol MPV 1.4 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD Mk II (C) F25 2004-2010
Vauxhall Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.2 16V 1199cc 55KW 75HP Z 12 XE FWD Mk II (C) X01 2000-2006
Vauxhall Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.2 16V Dual-Fuel 1199cc 55KW 75HP Z 12 XE FWD Mk II (C) X01 2001-2006
Vauxhall Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.2 i 16V 1199cc 48KW 65HP X 12 XE FWD Mk I (B) S93 1998-2000
Vauxhall Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.2 LPG 1229cc 59KW 80HP Z 12 XEP FWD Mk III (D) S07 2009-2014
Vauxhall Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.2 Twinport 1229cc 59KW 80HP Z 12 XEP FWD Mk II (C) X01 2004-2006
Vauxhall Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.4 LPG 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD Mk III (D) S07 2006-2014
Vauxhall Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.4 Twinport 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD Mk II (C) X01 2003-2006
Vauxhall Corsavan Petrol Panel Van 1.2 16V 1199cc 55KW 75HP Z 12 XE FWD Mk II (C) X01 2000-2006
Vauxhall Corsavan Petrol Panel Van 1.2 16V Dual-Fuel 1199cc 55KW 75HP Z 12 XE FWD Mk II (C) X01 2001-2006
Vauxhall Corsavan Petrol Panel Van 1.2 16V Dual-Fuel 1229cc 59KW 80HP Z 12 XEP FWD Mk II (C) X01 2004-2005
Vauxhall Corsavan Petrol Panel Van 1.4 1364cc 66KW 89HP Z 14 XEP FWD Mk II (C) X01 2003-2006
Vauxhall Meriva Petrol MPV 1.4 16V Twinport 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD A X03 2003-2010
Vauxhall Tigra Petrol Convertible 1.4 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD -- X04 2004-2009
Make Model Variant Type Engine Chassis Year


Our SKU: TVAU55351461_94 

All our Cylinder Head Cover Gaskets Set for Audi A6 C6 4F are OEM quality and reliable after market car parts. This Cylinder Head Cover Gaskets Set for Audi A6 C6 4F is specifically compatible with Opel: Agila, Astra, Astra G Classic, Astra H Classic, Combo, Corsa, Meriva, Tigra, Vauxhall: Agila, Astra, Astravan, Combo, Combo Tour, Corsa, Corsavan, Meriva, Tigra, .

Please use our make-model-year tool to check this part's compatibility with your vehicle. However, please note that our tool is for reference only and we recommend that you check the part number on your old unit prior to purchasing.

If you are still not sure about the compatibility of this part to your vehicle, please supply us with the VIN number or Reg number in our live chat or contact form! You can also find details on our purchasing & shipping guide here.

Key Benefits

  • Exact OEM Match: Engineered to replace the original part 55351461, ensuring a correct fit on compatible Vauxhall/Opel petrol engines without the need for modification.

  • Prevents Oil Leaks: Seals the joint between the valve cover and cylinder head to prevent oil from escaping into the engine bay — protecting components and reducing the risk of oil contamination or burning.

  • Protects the Valve Train: Keeps oil inside the engine where it belongs, maintaining lubrication for camshafts, valves and rockers — essential for reliable engine operation.

  • Durable Material: Made from heat-resistant gasket material designed to endure engine-bay temperatures, vibration and oil exposure for long-lasting service.

  • Essential Maintenance Part: Often replaced when servicing the rocker cover, fixing oil leaks, or performing valve-train work.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What exactly does a rocker cover gasket do?
A: It seals the interface between the rocker (valve) cover and the cylinder head, preventing engine oil from leaking out and keeping contaminants out of the valvetrain area.

Q2: Which vehicles is this gasket compatible with?
A: This gasket fits various Vauxhall/Opel models with compatible petrol engines — especially Astra, Corsa, Meriva, Agila and Tigra (1.2 – 1.4 litre engines) when the OEM number is 55351461. Always check your existing part number or vehicle compatibility before ordering.

Q3: What are signs the gasket needs replacing?
A: You may notice oil leaks around the top of the engine, low oil levels, burning oil smell, smoke from the engine bay, or oil on ignition coils/covers — typical signs that the gasket has failed.

Q4: Should I replace the rocker cover gasket with other parts?
A: Yes — it’s best to also inspect and, if necessary, replace the rocker cover itself and any bolts or seals to ensure a complete, leak-free repair.

Q5: Is gasket installation difficult?
A: Replacing a rocker cover gasket is usually moderate difficulty: you’ll need to remove the rocker cover, clean the sealing surfaces, place the new gasket, and torque back the cover bolts correctly. Professional fitment helps ensure a proper oil-tight seal.

$80.48
Cylinder Head Rocker Cover & Gasket for Opel / Vauxhall Astra, Corsa, Meriva 1.2 1.4 | OEM 55351461
$80.48

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The Rocker Cover Gasket – Vauxhall/Opel (OEM 55351461) is a critical sealing component designed to fit the cylinder head rocker (valve) cover on compatible petrol engines used in vehicles like the Vauxhall/Opel Astra, Corsa, Meriva, Agila and Tigra models. It creates a tight, oil-proof seal between the rocker cover and the cylinder head, preventing oil leaks, maintaining proper crankcase pressure, and helping protect vital camshaft and valve-train components from dirt and contamination. Over time, the original gasket can harden or deteriorate and start leaking oil, so replacing it restores proper sealing and reduces oil loss and engine bay mess.

OEM Number: 24403787, 90530071, 55351461, 5607075, 055351461, 5607146, 5607550
 
CYLINDER HEAD COVER / ROCKER COVER

Quantity : 1

Supplementary Info : With Cylinder Head Cover Gasket

Make Model Variant Type Engine Chassis Year
Opel Agila Petrol Hatch 1.2 16V 1199cc 55KW 75HP Z 12 XE FWD (A) H00 2000-2007
Opel Agila Petrol Hatch 1.2 16V Twinport 1229cc 59KW 80HP Z 12 XEP FWD (A) H00 2004-2007
Opel Astra Petrol Estate 1.2 16V 1199cc 55KW 75HP Z 12 XE FWD G T98 2000-2004
Opel Astra Petrol Estate 1.4 1364cc 55KW 75HP Z 14 XEL FWD H A04 2004-2010
Opel Astra Petrol Estate 1.4 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD H A04 2004-2010
Opel Astra Petrol Estate 1.4 LPG 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD H A04 2009-2010
Opel Astra Petrol Estate Van 1.4 EcoTec 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD H L70 2004-2012
Opel Astra Petrol Hatch 1.2 16V 1199cc 48KW 65HP X 12 XE FWD G T98 1998-2000
Opel Astra Petrol Hatch 1.2 16V 1199cc 55KW 75HP Z 12 XE FWD G T98 2000-2005
Opel Astra Petrol Hatch 1.4 1364cc 55KW 75HP Z 14 XEL FWD H A04 2005-2010
Opel Astra Petrol Hatch 1.4 1364cc 55KW 75HP Z 14 XEL FWD H A04 2004-2004
Opel Astra Petrol Hatch 1.4 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD H A04 2005-2010
Opel Astra Petrol Hatch 1.4 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD G T98 2007-2009
Opel Astra Petrol Hatch 1.4 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD H A04 2004-2010
Opel Astra Petrol Hatch 1.4 LPG 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD H A04 2009-2010
Opel Astra Petrol Saloon 1.2 16V 1199cc 55KW 75HP Z 12 XE FWD G T98 2000-2005
Opel Astra Petrol Saloon 1.4 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD H A04 2007-2010
Opel Astra Petrol Saloon 1.4 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD G T98 2007-2009
Opel Astra G Classic Petrol Estate 1.4 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD -- F35 2007-2009
Opel Astra H Classic Petrol Estate 1.4 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD -- A04 2009-2024
Opel Astra H Classic Petrol Hatch 1.4 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD -- A04 2009-2024
Opel Combo Petrol MPV 1.4 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD -- -- 2004-2011
Opel Combo Petrol Van-Based MPV 1.4 16V 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD -- -- 2005-2024
Opel Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.2 1199cc 55KW 75HP Z 12 XE FWD C X01 2000-2009
Opel Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.2 1229cc 51KW 69HP A 12 XEL FWD D S07 2009-2014
Opel Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.2 1229cc 59KW 80HP Z 12 XEP FWD D S07 2006-2014
Opel Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.2 1229cc 63KW 86HP A 12 XER FWD D S07 2009-2014
Opel Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.2 i 16V 1199cc 48KW 65HP X 12 XE FWD B S93 1998-2000
Opel Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.2 LPG 1229cc 59KW 80HP Z 12 XEP FWD D S07 2006-2014
Opel Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.2 LPG 1229cc 61KW 83HP A 12 XER FWD D S07 2011-2014
Opel Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.2 LPG 1229cc 63KW 86HP A 12 XER FWD D S07 2011-2014
Opel Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.2 Twinport 1229cc 59KW 80HP Z 12 XEP FWD C X01 2004-2009
Opel Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.4 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD D S07 2006-2014
Opel Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.4 1398cc 64KW 87HP A 14 XEL FWD D S07 2009-2014
Opel Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.4 1398cc 74KW 100HP A 14 XER FWD D S07 2009-2014
Opel Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.4 LPG 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD D S07 2006-2011
Opel Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.4 LPG 1398cc 64KW 87HP A 14 XEL FWD D S07 2009-2014
Opel Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.4 Twinport 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD C X01 2003-2009
Opel Corsa Petrol Panel Van 1.2 1229cc 51KW 69HP A 12 XEL FWD D S07 2010-2014
Opel Corsa Petrol Panel Van 1.2 1229cc 59KW 80HP Z 12 XEP FWD C X01 2005-2006
Opel Corsa Petrol Panel Van 1.2 1229cc 59KW 80HP Z 12 XEP FWD D S07 2006-2014
Opel Corsa Petrol Panel Van 1.2 1229cc 63KW 86HP A 12 XER FWD D S07 2010-2014
Opel Corsa Petrol Panel Van 1.2 16V 1199cc 55KW 75HP Z 12 XE FWD C X01 2000-2003
Opel Corsa Petrol Panel Van 1.4 1398cc 74KW 101HP A 14 XER FWD D S07 2012-2014
Opel Meriva Petrol MPV 1.4 16V Twinport 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD A X03 2004-2010
Opel Meriva Petrol MPV 1.4 16V Twinport LPG 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD A X03 2004-2010
Opel Tigra Petrol Convertible 1.4 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD -- X04 2004-2010
Vauxhall Agila Petrol Hatch 1.2 16V 1199cc 55KW 75HP Z 12 XE FWD Mk I (A) H00 2000-2008
Vauxhall Agila Petrol Hatch 1.2 16V Twinport 1229cc 59KW 80HP Z 12 XEP FWD Mk I (A) H00 2004-2006
Vauxhall Astra Petrol Estate 1.4 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD Mk V (H) A04 2004-2009
Vauxhall Astra Petrol Hatch 1.4 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD Mk V (H) A04 2004-2009
Vauxhall Astra Petrol Hatch 1.4 i 16V 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD Mk V (H) A04 2005-2010
Vauxhall Astravan Petrol Estate Van 1.4 i 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD Mk V (H) A04 2005-2024
Vauxhall Combo Petrol Van-Based MPV 1.4 i 16V 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD Mk II (C) F25 2004-2011
Vauxhall Combo Tour Petrol MPV 1.4 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD Mk II (C) F25 2004-2010
Vauxhall Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.2 16V 1199cc 55KW 75HP Z 12 XE FWD Mk II (C) X01 2000-2006
Vauxhall Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.2 16V Dual-Fuel 1199cc 55KW 75HP Z 12 XE FWD Mk II (C) X01 2001-2006
Vauxhall Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.2 i 16V 1199cc 48KW 65HP X 12 XE FWD Mk I (B) S93 1998-2000
Vauxhall Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.2 LPG 1229cc 59KW 80HP Z 12 XEP FWD Mk III (D) S07 2009-2014
Vauxhall Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.2 Twinport 1229cc 59KW 80HP Z 12 XEP FWD Mk II (C) X01 2004-2006
Vauxhall Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.4 LPG 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD Mk III (D) S07 2006-2014
Vauxhall Corsa Petrol Hatch 1.4 Twinport 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD Mk II (C) X01 2003-2006
Vauxhall Corsavan Petrol Panel Van 1.2 16V 1199cc 55KW 75HP Z 12 XE FWD Mk II (C) X01 2000-2006
Vauxhall Corsavan Petrol Panel Van 1.2 16V Dual-Fuel 1199cc 55KW 75HP Z 12 XE FWD Mk II (C) X01 2001-2006
Vauxhall Corsavan Petrol Panel Van 1.2 16V Dual-Fuel 1229cc 59KW 80HP Z 12 XEP FWD Mk II (C) X01 2004-2005
Vauxhall Corsavan Petrol Panel Van 1.4 1364cc 66KW 89HP Z 14 XEP FWD Mk II (C) X01 2003-2006
Vauxhall Meriva Petrol MPV 1.4 16V Twinport 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD A X03 2003-2010
Vauxhall Tigra Petrol Convertible 1.4 1364cc 66KW 90HP Z 14 XEP FWD -- X04 2004-2009
Make Model Variant Type Engine Chassis Year


Our SKU: TVAU55351461_94 

All our Cylinder Head Cover Gaskets Set for Audi A6 C6 4F are OEM quality and reliable after market car parts. This Cylinder Head Cover Gaskets Set for Audi A6 C6 4F is specifically compatible with Opel: Agila, Astra, Astra G Classic, Astra H Classic, Combo, Corsa, Meriva, Tigra, Vauxhall: Agila, Astra, Astravan, Combo, Combo Tour, Corsa, Corsavan, Meriva, Tigra, .

Please use our make-model-year tool to check this part's compatibility with your vehicle. However, please note that our tool is for reference only and we recommend that you check the part number on your old unit prior to purchasing.

If you are still not sure about the compatibility of this part to your vehicle, please supply us with the VIN number or Reg number in our live chat or contact form! You can also find details on our purchasing & shipping guide here.

Key Benefits

  • Exact OEM Match: Engineered to replace the original part 55351461, ensuring a correct fit on compatible Vauxhall/Opel petrol engines without the need for modification.

  • Prevents Oil Leaks: Seals the joint between the valve cover and cylinder head to prevent oil from escaping into the engine bay — protecting components and reducing the risk of oil contamination or burning.

  • Protects the Valve Train: Keeps oil inside the engine where it belongs, maintaining lubrication for camshafts, valves and rockers — essential for reliable engine operation.

  • Durable Material: Made from heat-resistant gasket material designed to endure engine-bay temperatures, vibration and oil exposure for long-lasting service.

  • Essential Maintenance Part: Often replaced when servicing the rocker cover, fixing oil leaks, or performing valve-train work.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What exactly does a rocker cover gasket do?
A: It seals the interface between the rocker (valve) cover and the cylinder head, preventing engine oil from leaking out and keeping contaminants out of the valvetrain area.

Q2: Which vehicles is this gasket compatible with?
A: This gasket fits various Vauxhall/Opel models with compatible petrol engines — especially Astra, Corsa, Meriva, Agila and Tigra (1.2 – 1.4 litre engines) when the OEM number is 55351461. Always check your existing part number or vehicle compatibility before ordering.

Q3: What are signs the gasket needs replacing?
A: You may notice oil leaks around the top of the engine, low oil levels, burning oil smell, smoke from the engine bay, or oil on ignition coils/covers — typical signs that the gasket has failed.

Q4: Should I replace the rocker cover gasket with other parts?
A: Yes — it’s best to also inspect and, if necessary, replace the rocker cover itself and any bolts or seals to ensure a complete, leak-free repair.

Q5: Is gasket installation difficult?
A: Replacing a rocker cover gasket is usually moderate difficulty: you’ll need to remove the rocker cover, clean the sealing surfaces, place the new gasket, and torque back the cover bolts correctly. Professional fitment helps ensure a proper oil-tight seal.