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[connieowner]

dear all, finally decided to sort the leaking head gasket on my connie and took the opportunity for a decoke. I am about to order the barrel and composite head gasket as that seems to get good reviews by you guys, but do i use gasket sealant or ;eave it dry? your advice as always would be appreciated thanks Richard

[Mark M]

Light smear of gasket cement both sides of new composition gasket. REgards, Mark

[connieowner]

cheers Mark.

[papasmurf]

Making sure it is not a gasket sealant that welds the head to the barrel.

[Tim NZ]

Sealant should not be required with the composite head gasket. Assuming head surface is not scratched and scared...

[Dennis C]

Many years ago my Dad told me the only thing you need on a head gasket is a wipe of grease. I have done this ever since and never had a head gasket fail. now going to touch wood.

[Bobw]

I agree with mark m, light smear of none setting compound. A composite gasket will split apart when removing the head even if it does weld its self to the head and barrel unlike a solid gasket. Had no problems at all using this method and no loss of torque even after running in. Only my opinion.