Can a cam chain change lead to head gasket failure?

[hungledink78]

Friend of mine had the cam chain changed a month or so ago. Now they've discovered that the head gasket needs replacing.

The garage they took it to said that a new cam chain comes as a kit with more than just the chain to change. If only the chain is changed, and not all other bits, then it can cause the head gasket to go.

Anyone know if this is plausible?

[hungledink78]

Vauxhall people carrier, not sure of the exact make. Will find out tomorrow and update the details.

[hungledink78]

Said the head gasket, found white goo in the oil.

[hungledink78]

Just to add a bit more flesh to the bones of the original post.

The car was taken into the garage because it was over heating. They said the reason for the overheating is because the antifreeze has been seeping into the oil, therefore here's no coolant. The cause of which they say, may because a seal wasn't changed when the cam chain was replaced.

Sounds like some people think this may be plausible. Forgot to find out the exact make of car tho.

Will post an update when I know more.

[hungledink78]

Found out the car is a Vauxhall Mariva. After examining things more closely the garage has now said he can't tell if the seal has been replaced. Sounds to me like thy don't know what they are talking about.