Where do you head gasket reusers get your copper gasket spray?
06-13-2006, 09:53 PM
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Where do you head gasket reusers get your copper gasket spray?
I have been trying to eliminate a leak that I have going on between my head and block. Last month, I pulled the head and put in some head studs to see if that would fix it. The problem is still there, so I need to have the head resurfaced. Since the gasket is so new, I just want to spray it with copper and reuse it. The only company that I could find that makes it is Permatex, but trying to find an online store selling it is pretty difficult.
Anyone know any websites that carry it?
Anyone know any websites that carry it?
06-13-2006, 09:56 PM
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Re: Where do you head gasket reusers get your copper gasket spray? (Das Schmoo)
rule #1.. dont reuse a headgasket. they are 3 layer steel. once they are compressed they are shot and wont seal again.
06-13-2006, 10:00 PM
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Re: Where do you head gasket reusers get your copper gasket spray? (Das Schmoo)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Das Schmoo »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have been trying to eliminate a leak that I have going on between my head and block. Last month, I pulled the head and put in some head studs to see if that would fix it. The problem is still there, so I need to have the head resurfaced. Since the gasket is so new, I just want to spray it with copper and reuse it. The only company that I could find that makes it is Permatex, but trying to find an online store selling it is pretty difficult.
Anyone know any websites that carry it?</TD></TR></TABLE>i work at west marine and we carry it. I'm looking for it on our website now hold up
Anyone know any websites that carry it?</TD></TR></TABLE>i work at west marine and we carry it. I'm looking for it on our website now hold up
06-13-2006, 10:03 PM
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Re: Where do you head gasket reusers get your copper gasket spray? (AbitAvenger)
couldnt find it on my work website but I found it somewhere else
http://www.shop.com/op/~Permat...d=298
http://www.shop.com/op/~Permat...d=298
06-13-2006, 10:07 PM
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Re: Where do you head gasket reusers get your copper gasket spray? (AbitAvenger)
I think local parts stores (kragen/autozone) sell this, worth a shot before waiting on shipping..
06-13-2006, 10:40 PM
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Re: Where do you head gasket reusers get your copper gasket spray? (wantboost)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wantboost »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">rule #1.. dont reuse a headgasket. they are 3 layer steel. once they are compressed they are shot and wont seal again.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I know, but after going through 7 headgaskets at $60-90 a pop since the head has been pulled for misc things (piston rings, bent valve, issues with a compression tester), it gets really annoying. I am going to try this because it seems that some guys are using it and having great success with it. At $6 a can and 2 hours of labor, I don't really have much to lose.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by AbitAvenger »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">couldnt find it on my work website but I found it somewhere else
http://www.shop.com/op/~Permat...d=298</TD></TR></TABLE>
Thanks man. That is just what I was looking for.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by eastbay92cx »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I think local parts stores (kragen/autozone) sell this, worth a shot before waiting on shipping..</TD></TR></TABLE>
I have looked, but I didn't see anything. I don't really care about the shipping time because it will be done in a few weeks after I find a competent machinist.
I know, but after going through 7 headgaskets at $60-90 a pop since the head has been pulled for misc things (piston rings, bent valve, issues with a compression tester), it gets really annoying. I am going to try this because it seems that some guys are using it and having great success with it. At $6 a can and 2 hours of labor, I don't really have much to lose.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by AbitAvenger »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">couldnt find it on my work website but I found it somewhere else
http://www.shop.com/op/~Permat...d=298</TD></TR></TABLE>
Thanks man. That is just what I was looking for.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by eastbay92cx »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I think local parts stores (kragen/autozone) sell this, worth a shot before waiting on shipping..</TD></TR></TABLE>
I have looked, but I didn't see anything. I don't really care about the shipping time because it will be done in a few weeks after I find a competent machinist.
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