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i already fixed my 3rd brake light using long wires instead of using the stock connector that always rusts off following this guide https://www.lupogtimotorsport.de/anleitungen/reparatur-3-bremsleuchte/ so that shouldn't be an issue. And since I went to the effort to do that and that I just like the look of the regular spoiler more I'd go this route

You could probably do that, the boot lid should be a direct replacement. It was my plan, until an FSI boot lid showed up on Kleinanzeigen. It's a straight swap, lighter than the GTI one, and doesn't come with the same 3rd brake light issues, although doesn't look quite as good. The 3L would also fit, it's the same as the FSI just without the spoiler. This is the best picture I have of mine:

D188003A1 costs 95 EUR in the EU, which is kind of insane anyway. Meanwhile, an original BMW N57 camshaft cover gasket is around 32 EUR. At least VW didn’t make the cover plastic like BMW did. Anyone used Elring 777.792 ? Is it a decent aftermarket sealant? It’s only about 15 EUR. From what I can tell, removing the cover isn’t too bad compared to those single-camshaft Lupo petrol engines, where the cover is also part of the camshaft bearing assembly.

None of the 16v engines with 2 belts use a gasket, they use a sealant, which is crazy money from VW. Part number is D 188 003 A1, £131.58 inc vat!!!! I had the same issue on my GTI, luckily when it was still under warranty, mine was in cylinders 2 & 3 and they were both full to the top of the plug with oil. It is a cambelt off job to do, which is bit of a pain!