What headgasket do I have?

[AndrewD5418]

Is there a way to tell whether I have a stock headgasket, or a mitsu 4 layer without taking it off? I bought my car, and the engine was rebuilt, and I lost his phone/address. Will the metal one sit up a little more?

 

[blackGSX2g]

Look at the corner underneath the thermostat housing right where the head meets the block. There should be enough of the gasket sticking out for you to tell if its a metal or composite gasket.

 

[AndrewD5418]

I've never seen a metal gasket, so I'm guessing it's composite? How could I be able to tell? If its a bit flimsy or something?

 

[jpbrazill]

I've never seen a metal gasket, so I'm guessing it's composite? How could I be able to tell? If its a bit flimsy or something?

correct.

 

[AndrewD5418]

Hmm...

Well, it's not super flimsy but it is able to be pushed some. Felt/composite ones are made out of aluminum, correct?