My 2.5 head gaskets went at 230000KM.
All the cleaning and machining is done and I am now reassembling!
A few questions:
1 Do I oil the head bolt threads?
2 Do I put copper grease on the gasket
3 Confirm that I should oil under the bolt head and washer??
4 Gaskets being purchaced from agent,is there anything better . Car gets normal/mild use . no mods and not a speedster.

We are talking about a 2002 SOHC Forrestor here regards

Geordie

 

1. a bit of grease wont hurt on them not oil
2.dont need copper grease on gasket
3.no need to oil under head bolt
4.as long as its adecent make gasket that you have heard of will be fine