What head gasket to use in a 2.5 conversion?
08 February 2007, 02:19 AM
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What head gasket to use in a 2.5 conversion?
As above. I have ordered a new 2.5 shortblock which should be delivered next week, it has a full gasket set with it but I have been told that I will need different head gasket than supplied because I have a MY 98 Sti. The head gasket supplied will only work with a version 6 onwards??
Can anyone confirm the thickness gaskets I will need for a MY98 & where to buy them?
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Can anyone confirm the thickness gaskets I will need for a MY98 & where to buy them?
Thanks
I was hoping that was the answer. I have read different somewhere tho.
08 February 2007, 11:50 AM
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Why buy the wrong gasket kit in the first place, and then spend an extra £100.00 just to get the correct gaskets ?
The head gaskets won't be the only parts that are wrong either, inlet manifold gaskets, rocker cover gaskets, cam seals, + a few bits. That lot alone will cost you another £50-60.00 + vat.
Ask for your money back on the gasket kit, it's money down the drain.
Mark.
The head gaskets won't be the only parts that are wrong either, inlet manifold gaskets, rocker cover gaskets, cam seals, + a few bits. That lot alone will cost you another £50-60.00 + vat.
Ask for your money back on the gasket kit, it's money down the drain.
Mark.
08 February 2007, 02:47 PM
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Why buy the wrong gasket kit in the first place, and then spend an extra £100.00 just to get the correct gaskets ?
The head gaskets won't be the only parts that are wrong either, inlet manifold gaskets, rocker cover gaskets, cam seals, + a few bits. That lot alone will cost you another £50-60.00 + vat.
Ask for your money back on the gasket kit, it's money down the drain.
Mark.
The head gaskets won't be the only parts that are wrong either, inlet manifold gaskets, rocker cover gaskets, cam seals, + a few bits. That lot alone will cost you another £50-60.00 + vat.
Ask for your money back on the gasket kit, it's money down the drain.
Mark.
I bought the standard complete 2.5 gasket kit with it for $220- about £130 & now realise that not all gaskets will be compatible - a mistake on my part.
Do you know exactly which gaskets will need be needed in the 2.5 conversion I thought the standard head gaskets were ok? & can Lateral Performance quote & supply additional gaskets needed?
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