Planning on swapping to a metal head gasket, shoul dI purchase other gaskets too? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

DORIMON · 05-30-2004, 11:37 PM

In the next few weeks I will have enough money to pay a good SR tuner to swap my head gasket (I'm not mechanically inclined to do headwork

), other than the head gasket itself, what else should I provide to the guy? I was browsing on Ebay and noticed this gasket set. I already know that I won't be using the head gasket from that kit, but would this be a good thing to purchase for him to use while the head is off? My plans are to just raise the boost on the t25 while having peace of mind on the motor. Not looking to do major work on the motor, I would just like a little rebuild done, would this gasket set help any with restoring compression? I may get some upgraded valve springs, but not sure yet. What should I provide to the tuner? Thanks.

candypainted 240sx · 05-31-2004, 12:03 AM

metal headgaskets tend to leak oil you know that don't you? I would get o-ringed head gasket but it will take a little longer because your head will have to be o-ringed.

DORIMON · 05-31-2004, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by candypainted 240sx

metal headgaskets tend to leak oil you know that don't you?

Really? I haven't heard of any problems like that occurring. Do you know of any guys on the forums with that problem that you can refer me to?

candypainted 240sx · 05-31-2004, 12:47 PM

I used to have a metal headgasket and oil would leak out of it mine is now o-ringed and I have no problems.

mjjstang · 05-31-2004, 01:42 PM

if you search you will find a few discussions with mixed reviews, if I was in your situation though I would oring like candy said, If you want complete peace of mind.

05-30-2004, 11:37 PM	#1
DORIMON Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: MD Age: 44 Posts: 334 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Planning on swapping to a metal head gasket, shoul dI purchase other gaskets too? In the next few weeks I will have enough money to pay a good SR tuner to swap my head gasket (I'm not mechanically inclined to do headwork ), other than the head gasket itself, what else should I provide to the guy? I was browsing on Ebay and noticed this gasket set. I already know that I won't be using the head gasket from that kit, but would this be a good thing to purchase for him to use while the head is off? My plans are to just raise the boost on the t25 while having peace of mind on the motor. Not looking to do major work on the motor, I would just like a little rebuild done, would this gasket set help any with restoring compression? I may get some upgraded valve springs, but not sure yet. What should I provide to the tuner? Thanks.

05-31-2004, 01:42 PM	#5
mjjstang Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,654 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	if you search you will find a few discussions with mixed reviews, if I was in your situation though I would oring like candy said, If you want complete peace of mind. __________________ I was going to, but I can not think of a sig less than 75 characters.

05-31-2004, 12:03 AM	#2
candypainted 240sx Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: ohio Age: 44 Posts: 122 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	metal headgaskets tend to leak oil you know that don't you? I would get o-ringed head gasket but it will take a little longer because your head will have to be o-ringed.

05-31-2004, 12:47 PM	#4
candypainted 240sx Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: ohio Age: 44 Posts: 122 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I used to have a metal headgasket and oil would leak out of it mine is now o-ringed and I have no problems.