Has anyone found one brand of head gaskets to be thinner than others?
I have a Brazilian one made Sabo that measures .075 new.
Has anyone found one brand of head gaskets to be thinner than others?
I have a Brazilian one made Sabo that measures .075 new.
Last edited by Joe Camilleri; 04-09-2009 at 08:50 PM.
Joe Camilleri
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assuming this is for your HP car, you can buy gaskets that increase the compression
http://www.autotech.com/prod_engine_headgaskets.htm
1.4mm is approx .055"
Thanks Sandro. I saw those, but I think that the bore is too big for my 1.6.
Joe Camilleri
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thats right, completely forgot about that. I have a new gasket for a 1.8, Ill measure it anyway and let you know
Mine come off at about 68 compressed( @ 66- 70# torque). all brands seem to be about the same, within .003.
New is about 73-75. I have found the Felpro is the roundest, for the 1.8.
MM
Mike Ogren , FWDracingguide.com, 352.4288.983 ,http://www.ogren-engineering.com/
Hey, Update. I have about 11, 1.8 HG hanging onthe wall. The felpro comes off at about 063, the rest, ( Goetze, etc, ) come off at more than 069. HTH, MM
Mike Ogren , FWDracingguide.com, 352.4288.983 ,http://www.ogren-engineering.com/
Mike, thanks for the info, that's just what I was looking for.
Joe Camilleri
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