sohc d series head gaskets, all the same?
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Re: sohc d series head gaskets, all the same? (AJxr)
Most, if not all, of them are interchangeable.
However, check the material that the a6 gasket is made of...the original design, the composite fiberous material is known to leak very easily. Honda's solution for a long time was to simply use the 92+ d16z6 all metal gasket. It's hair thinner causing the slightest increase in compression ratio, but lasts much longer.
Someone was recently saying that Honda started selling a headgasket that is all metal and the same thickness as the original A6 gasket...I can't verify this but its a possibility.
Long story short...if you use that crap material, you'll be more inclined to have a leaking headgasket. Use the metal gasket.
...and use some ARP head studs. The combination of better metallurgy and the stud design make them better than regular head bolts. The metal gasket and ARP studs make for an excellent quality seal.
However, check the material that the a6 gasket is made of...the original design, the composite fiberous material is known to leak very easily. Honda's solution for a long time was to simply use the 92+ d16z6 all metal gasket. It's hair thinner causing the slightest increase in compression ratio, but lasts much longer.
Someone was recently saying that Honda started selling a headgasket that is all metal and the same thickness as the original A6 gasket...I can't verify this but its a possibility.
Long story short...if you use that crap material, you'll be more inclined to have a leaking headgasket. Use the metal gasket.
...and use some ARP head studs. The combination of better metallurgy and the stud design make them better than regular head bolts. The metal gasket and ARP studs make for an excellent quality seal.
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