I just came across a garage receipt amongs the bits of paper I got when I bought my MK1 Combi and curious to know what it relates to.

The work description says:

Supplied and fitted new cam cover and replaced vacuum pump.

Parts used:

038103469E Cylinder Head - Price £55.46 +VAT

There is no known history of engine trouble and it had only done 42k with one owner when I bought it.

Any ideas ?

It's the rocker cover but I can't find a picture on ETKA at the moment..

Here you go:

You can just about make out the '14a' which is highlighted. It's the rocker cover+gasket on a 1.9 diesel.

I've got to know; just what the deuce goes wrong that needs a new cam cover!?

Thanks guys but Oi KenONeil, that's my question ........................

My guess would be damage to the lip which seals onto the head... maybe someone levered it off with a screwdriver and damaged it so it wouldn't seal? Or maybe it was cracked? Either way I bet it was caused by human error.

KiNel, sorry mate. What was supposed to be being done at or just before the cam cover replacement? I have great difficulty in thinking of anything that would justify this.