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Composite head gaskets #475543 10/27/22 12:30 PM
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 302 Likes: 4 south africa wannchev OP Backyard Mechanic
OP wannchev Backyard Mechanic Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 302 Likes: 4 south africa	Are the NOS composite gaskets better sealing than the NOS steel/copper cylinder head gaskets?

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Re: Composite head gaskets wannchev #475545 10/27/22 02:03 PM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi. Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000
Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi.	I prefer them to the steel/copper gaskets and never had a problem. Gene Schneider

Re: Composite head gaskets wannchev #475557 10/28/22 03:54 AM
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 6,149 Likes: 42 Goulburn Australia tonyw ChatMaster - 6,000
tonyw ChatMaster - 6,000 Joined: May 2002 Posts: 6,149 Likes: 42 Goulburn Australia	In most cases the composite gaskets are not a problem though down here in Aus around 1988 when they changed from the type that contained asbestos the gaskets failed but as they progressed through the change this problem disappeared. The main difference is they are not reusable at all while the copper type could be if it wasnt burnt through. Tony 1938 1/2 ton Hope to drive it before I retire

Re: Composite head gaskets wannchev #475583 10/28/22 08:24 PM
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 302 Likes: 4 south africa wannchev OP Backyard Mechanic
OP wannchev Backyard Mechanic Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 302 Likes: 4 south africa	Thanks for replies. Should i put silver paint on the gasket around the water holes on the distributor side of the gasket?

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