Head Gasket Help

[Kyogie12]

So i've got to replace my HG. The head is already off and all that good stuff. I know i should clean both surfaces really well. But i'm curious if i should spray the gasket with "copper gasket spray" and if that'll make a difference. Also any tips or tricks to make the job easier would be appreciated!

 

[TalonTsi_291]

what headgasket are you using? graphite, or mls? any yes use copper spray.

 

[drewboi]

dont use copper spray if its a metal headgasket .. use it if its a graphite headgasket tho

 

[motozachl]

dont use copper spray if its a metal headgasket .. use it if its a graphite headgasket tho

This. Also when you put the arp studs on (you better be) there are a couple washers you want to put on the head before you slide the head on because they run into the valve springs

 

[bigbird]

Use a razor blade to scrape the tough stuff off the head and block. then use 400-600 grit to get the rest. After that I usually clean the surface with oil and wax remover from the painting section.

Permatex makes a high temperature gasket spray. It's pink, I use it on all the head gaskets I do and I've never had a comeback.

The washers that guy was talking about are on the outer corners. but you probably figured that out when you were pulling your head bolts.

 

[Kyogie12]

COMETIC HEAD GASKET MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 90-99 DSM 4G63 - eBay (item 400164523383 end time Oct-25-10 21:45:52 PDT)

This is the one i bought.

 

[drewboi]

take your time cleaning up that surface.. its suppose to be a mirror like finish if your using a mls gasket. maby take your head to the machine shop atleast to get it milled or whatever and do your magic on the block... also like i said, its not recomended by the manufactures to use copper spray with the metal gaskets with the viton rubber.