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Marketplace => Wanted => Topic started by: pirie593 on August 10, 2010, 02:33:02 pm

Title: Desperate for head gasket
Post by: pirie593 on August 10, 2010, 02:33:02 pm

I need a head-gasket (one that doesn't blow out within 5 minutes of use in a supposedly re-built engine) URGENTLY for a 1982 Honda CR480.  If any-one can help with a source, greatly appreciated.

Title: Re: Desperate for head gasket
Post by: TT on August 10, 2010, 02:58:30 pm

Hey Pirie,
These 3 dealers all claim to have one on their shelves................
Toowoomba M/Cs 07 4632 2955
Peter Stevens 03 5221 0400
Clem Nunn 08 9459 5544
Good luck!

Title: Re: Desperate for head gasket
Post by: pirie593 on August 10, 2010, 07:23:43 pm

Thanks Tony

Title: Re: Desperate for head gasket
Post by: Big John on August 10, 2010, 08:07:10 pm

I had a mate with an IT465, we couldn't keep head gaskets in it. The only way to get around the problem was to put 2 base gaskets in it to try to reduce the compretion ratio, it seemed to work.

Title: Re: Desperate for head gasket
Post by: LWC82PE on August 10, 2010, 08:59:04 pm

I reckon the problem could be distorted head surface/barrel surface. i know someone with a PE400 that had to get his studs removed and then have the 2 surfaces machined parallel. Also i would also recommend coating the gasket in this which is good for head gaskets.

(http://www.jhps.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/Hylomar.jpg)

you can also get it in a spray can

Title: Re: Desperate for head gasket
Post by: pirie593 on August 10, 2010, 09:11:44 pm

Got one...many thanks to all