what are the recommended baking times for a copper headgasket.. what degree's.. anyone have any ideas?.. i'm using it for the third time now and its a lil warped from the arp head bolts..


[Modified by f0de, 6:59 PM 12/2/2002]

 

I'd just replace it after a couple of uses. Sure it might still work, but is it worth the risk?

 

stupid n00b Q

why are you baking a headgasket?

 

actually its something that can be done to get rid of imprints in the copper gaskets ... its perfectly normal ... no idea on the temp to use but call up SCE they will tell you.

Copper gaskets are incredibly strong unlike the stock craps.

greg

 

Copper head gaskets can be reused. Simply lay them on a flat heat resistant surface and heat the gasket evenly with a propane torch. Once you get a nice red color withdraw the heat and let air cool. This is known as annealing, redoing what SCE did from the factory...This is what I know of- Greg is right, you might want to call SCE to make sure they recommend this procedure or the oven.




[Modified by builthatch, 11:35 AM 12/3/2002]