I have a sohc zc non v-tec motor with a blown head gasket that I want to fix what head gasket is the correct one to get.

thanks

 

Any 88-00 D15 or D16 head gasket... It just depends if you want a graphite one or a metal one. Once you decide that, then we can be of better service to you.

 

Thank you just wanted to make sure

 

just curious whats the advantage / disadvantage of the graphite one or a metal one?

 

graphite gets messy if it gets bad and a metal one doesn't...!!!

 

doesn't the graphite one seal better on older motors tho?

 

I don't think age matters.
If your motor or head is warped then you shouldn't try patching the problem by changing the material of the headgasket.
It will probably just blow again anyway.

 

Yes sir.

Also since it's a touch thinner and better made run one for a z6 or y8.

 

I hear ya on trying to fix the actual problem, but in some cases, would think the softer gasket would be more forgiving of minor (with-in spec) irregularities.... could be wrong tho.

 

Check surface of the block with feelers and a trusted straight edge, get the head milled for a bit more fun factor at the same time then run a layer of copper spray to seal up any imperfections.

Badda boom, badda bing.

Also, as mentioned, definitely use the z6/78 metal gasket too.

 

I got a z6 gasket and I will be getting some cooper spray

 

Post some pics of the work you're doing...

 

(Thread jack) lol
How could u tell the diffrence between a d16a6 head and a jdm zc head?

 

HEAD CODE STAMP DIFFERENCES:

D15B2
90 LX D15B2 5sp--------------PM3-9 (9/0) stamped rs of code
91 DX D15b2 5sp---------------PM8-12
93 EG4(EDM) D15B2 5sp-------PM3-8 (9/4) stamp

D16A6
88 RT D16A6 Auto------PM3-7
90 Si 5spd---------------PM3-1
90 Si D16A6 5sp--------PM3-4

ZC SOHC
88-91 ZC SOHC--------PM3-3

 

i wonder where the casting for an ex sedan would be?

 

same as a d16a6 head

 

pm3-1,7,or 4?

just trying to expand my knowledge.

 

thats what it says...!!!

 

haha. got it.

 

Thanx chorizo I still want that zc head from u!

 

its still here sitting in my garage next to my si tranny

 

I'm not even sure I'd call this a correction, or rather perhaps an addition... My SOHC ZC engine (non-vtec) has a head code of PM3-10. Not sure what that really means, but I've yet to find someone else with this head code. The engine and head have never been apart.

 

google search copy and paste owns everyone...the last three zc sohc heads i have run into each had pm3-3 but their might be other versions like yours...!!!

 

to put this back on topic, what is the benefit of the metal gasket? Just the toughness?

And could you use copper spray on a composite gasket?

 

You can use copper spary on anything you want.
It's just bonus protection.

Metal lasts longer and is tougher like you said.