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Dont ever buy a graphite head gaskest

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Old 02-10-2009, 02:58 PM
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That 1/8th inch thick piece of metal just doesnt hold up to the pressure. Only buy MLS.
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Old 02-10-2009, 03:00 PM
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rotted already?
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how many miles did ya put it thru?
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As far as I know, its the stock gasket. But the car only has 88,000 miles on it.
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wow......i think most stock head gasket r not good.......mines leaking too.....gonna get new cosmetic head gasket or something.....
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Originally Posted by joshkx
wow......i think most stock head gasket r not good.......mines leaking too.....gonna get new cosmetic head gasket or something.....
I think stock are better than cosmetic...
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I think stock are better than cosmetic...
i dont noe..ppl say that it jus depends....
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