I had a engine problem but not due to my head gasket but when I took the head gasket off I notice this.










So what do u guys think caused this so I can try and get it corrected before I do my rebuild?

 

what brand gasket is that? you got arp studs? or reused old ones? boosted/ na?

 

also, did you look to see if that coating stuck to your head or block a little when you pulled it off? if it wasn't smokin or heating up could be nothin honestly.

 

clean and use copper spray-a-gasket. coating just stuck from being on there forever

 

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wtf !! hell no !! dont reuse a head gasket at all !! like stated before it probably got stuck from being on there so long. no biggie. clean the block and head surfaces and spray copper on your NEW headgasket for a no worry seal.

 

Where did i ever say to re-use the old head gasket?

i didnt feel the need to state that he needed to use a new one and insult the guys intelligence. if he is able to to do the job he started I'm sure he is well aware that he needs to use a new one.

 

Don't assume. Plenty people re-using parts that they shouldn't be.

 

It's a cosmetic 3 layer head gasket and don't worry, I'm not re-using it lol. It's from my boosted setup and I was using 1/2 arp head studs to. So you guys think its just from being on the motor? The motor is 3yrs old btw.

 

yes. sorry for all the confusion

 

ditch the cometic gasket and run a OEM one. make sure both surfaces are flat and clean and torque properly. don't waste your money on copper spray stuff it's not needed.