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2017-08-21 14:53:39
#1
headgasket recomendation
Well looks like my headgasket has seen betters days. With 95% leakdown on 3 cylinders and air coming up the opposing plug holes i think this has been my issue.

So basically looking for recommendation on what headgasket to replace with, also should i replace the head bolts? Sr20det (bb)
I thought about doing a full oem rebuild but i just got accepted to school and funds are going to be tight for the next while so thinking of just slapping a new gasket on and running here. Thanks Dave
2017-08-21 17:16:06
#2
I recommend the OEM MLS head gasket...like @Kyle is selling now. I would also replace the head bolts as they are torque-to-yield and designed to stretch.
2017-08-21 19:36:25
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Originally Posted by 1fastser
I recommend the OEM MLS head gasket...like @Kyle is selling now. I would also replace the head bolts as they are torque-to-yield and designed to stretch.


Is there a differnece between the 20v gasket and the vet gasket?
2017-08-22 14:58:15
#4
If you use the mls gasket be sure to get everything super clean.. the ve/vet gaskets work fine as the only difference is 1 additional hole that neither your head or block have so it don't matter
2017-08-30 05:17:35
#5
ALWAYS replace every head bolt when doing a new head gasket on these motors. Can order OEM ones thru Nissan parts dept.
Last edited by Storm88000 on 2017-08-30 at 05-18-36.
2017-08-30 13:48:26
#6
Originally Posted by Storm88000
ALWAYS replace every head bolt when doing a new head gasket on these motors. Can order OEM ones thru Nissan parts dept.


Originally Posted by 1fastser
I would also replace the head bolts as they are torque-to-yield and designed to stretch.


Good call.
2017-08-31 08:40:26
#7
sorry I can't read every single post
2017-08-31 10:10:13
#8
All 5 of them! Ain't nobody got time fo'dat... although it is very helpful at times.
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