Liquid Gasket + Head Gasket??

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Im installing an OEM head gasket on my KA24DETI will be running 10psi. Should I add copper high temp liquid gasket on both sides on the gasket. Or should I leave the head gasket as it is?



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I use copper on MLS gaskets only, I would say no. But some people do some people don't. I dont think there is a need on a OE gasket.

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No need on a oem head gasket(would proably do more harm) but on a MLS it is a good idea.

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On the Cometic website they say not to use liquid gasket on their MLS head gaskets. There is said to be a chemical seal when heated up and adding liquid gasket to a cometic hg is a nono

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Do the opposite of Nike and Tiger Woods.

Just don't do it.

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doesnt it say on the directions not for use on headgaskets?

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240dx wrote:On the Cometic website they say not to use liquid gasket on their MLS head gaskets. There is said to be a chemical seal when heated up and adding liquid gasket to a cometic hg is a nono
Well, I suppose that would answer your question then. No need for it on OE either.


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