Kingarex
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- Jul 3, 2012
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Cheney,
Washington
So I did some searching and found some opposite opinions on situations kinda like mine... So thought I'd just post my dilemma and see what comes of it.
I recently had my AC belt snap and get caught in my timing belt and caused my intake cam to skip a few teeth and wipe out my Valves. Still searching for a lower timing cover.... Anyway when I was rebuilding I sent my cousin out to buy oil/gaskets and put my car all back together before I realized that I used a Napa basic headgasket.... I'm on 27-32 psi.
I'm not too concerned, as I have ARP studs and the head was checked and came out flat at the machine shop. And the main reason for multi layer gaskets is so they will separate and reseal under heavy detonation (which I shouldn't have anyway)
But I'm still bothered by having a fully built engine running top of the line parts and a basic $30 headgasket.
Thoughts?
I recently had my AC belt snap and get caught in my timing belt and caused my intake cam to skip a few teeth and wipe out my Valves. Still searching for a lower timing cover.... Anyway when I was rebuilding I sent my cousin out to buy oil/gaskets and put my car all back together before I realized that I used a Napa basic headgasket.... I'm on 27-32 psi.
I'm not too concerned, as I have ARP studs and the head was checked and came out flat at the machine shop. And the main reason for multi layer gaskets is so they will separate and reseal under heavy detonation (which I shouldn't have anyway)
But I'm still bothered by having a fully built engine running top of the line parts and a basic $30 headgasket.
Thoughts?