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kinkopyAug-20-06 06:20 PM
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#121535, "Is graphite or steal headgasket better?"


          

looking at ebay headgasket sets and dont wanna get something el cheapass
Is graphite or steal headgasket better?
And also how hard is it to put in valve stem seals? this gasket comes with VITON VALVE STEM SEAL
look here.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/95-99-MITSUBISHI-ECLIPSE-DOHC-NON-TURBO-HEAD-GASKET-SET_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33665QQihZ008QQitemZ180019075141QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
but i need a set that comes with bolts cause i guess im suppose to change bolts everytime i change gasket im doing a engine swap and gasket replacement. But last time i didnt change bolts and everything was fine..... Lemme know what i should do peeps.
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RE: Is graphite or steal headgasket better?, eclipsekaiser, Aug-20-06 09:37 PM, #1
RE: Is graphite or steal headgasket better?, ModeratorCorbin, Aug-21-06 07:07 AM, #2
      RE: Is graphite or steal headgasket better?, Kirby, Aug-22-06 08:10 AM, #3
           RE: Is graphite or steal headgasket better?, HadesOmega, Aug-24-06 08:25 PM, #4
                RE: Is graphite or steal headgasket better?, xceler8, Aug-27-06 11:24 AM, #5
                     RE: Is graphite or steal headgasket better?, rhui, Aug-27-06 08:50 PM, #6
RE: Is graphite or steal headgasket better?, Teamner947, Aug-28-06 09:45 AM, #7

eclipsekaiserAug-20-06 09:37 PM
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#121536, "RE: Is graphite or steal headgasket better?"
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Go with the MLS head gasket. I would pass on this deal or order a seprate metal gasket.

Definitely change the head bolts, unless you are using ARP studs.

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ModeratorCorbinAug-21-06 07:07 AM
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#121537, "RE: Is graphite or steal headgasket better?"
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They are probably offering a composite material that incorporates graphite. It is a low cost material and works fine for most engines. The OEM gasket for the earlier 2GNTs was a composite material similar to that (although I don't know if it actually contained any graphite). Chrysler chose to switch to a multi-layer steel gasket after a couple years. They likely did that to combat warranty claims related to poor sealing. They would have to have a very good reason to use a more expensive MLS gasket and revise their installation procedures. If you care about your engine, you will assemble it to OEM standards or better.

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#121538, "RE: Is graphite or steal headgasket better?"
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Originally posted by Corbin
get the dealer gasket


Just to put it in laymens terms...



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HadesOmegaAug-24-06 08:25 PM
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#121539, "RE: Is graphite or steal headgasket better?"
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Originally posted by Kirby
Originally posted by Corbin get the dealer gasket
Just to put it in laymens terms...


I second that, sometimes on ebay they sell mopar MLS gaskets that's how I got mine. Think I got it for like 60 bux if I remember correctly.


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xceler8Aug-27-06 11:24 AM
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#121540, "RE: Is graphite or steal headgasket better?"
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Shit I got a cometic one off ebay for 24.99 shipped! Ha, I have two headgaskets now. Not sure which one I will go with...


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rhuiAug-27-06 08:50 PM
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#121541, "RE: Is graphite or steal headgasket better?"
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Aug-27-06 08:51 PM by rhui

          

Originally posted by xceler8
Shit I got a cometic one off ebay for 24.99 shipped! Ha, I have two headgaskets now. Not sure which one I will go with...


Is the cometic one MLS?

  

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Teamner947Aug-28-06 09:45 AM
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#121542, "RE: Is graphite or steal headgasket better?"
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How to find the best headgasket:

1. Go to the dealer
2. Ask for a headgasket
3. Buy the headgasket


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