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Constellation gasket advice?
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 9:29 pm
by 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
Constellation gasket advice?
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 10:23 pm
by Mark M
Light smear of gasket cement both sides of new composition gasket. REgards, Mark
Constellation gasket advice?
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 1:15 pm
by connieowner
cheers Mark.
Constellation gasket advice?
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 1:24 pm
by papasmurf
Making sure it is not a gasket sealant that welds the head to the barrel.
Constellation gasket advice?
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 7:23 pm
by Tim NZ
Sealant should not be required with the composite head gasket. Assuming head surface is not scratched and scared...
Constellation gasket advice?
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 9:23 pm
by 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.
Constellation gasket advice?
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 9:48 pm
by 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.