The big question here is how many times do you want to lift that
cylinder head off to fix the leak at the eng id plate. The use of
the multi metal head gasket and the hardened head studs stops that
leak. Also the gasket is re useable we have re used them several times.
So you can either fix it right the first time and spend the $$$ or do
it over and over until you spend the $$$ and do it right.
I would rather have my car on the road with the wind in my hair than
working on the same repair over and over again.
David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767
www.britishcarspecialists.com
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On Nov 26, 2007, at 4:58 PM, Dave Russell wrote:
> Hi Guys,
>
> Not all steel head gaskets are the same. The DWR gasket is MLS.
>
> Quote from another source:
> --- "MLS head gaskets are made of several layers of embossed stainless
> steel. A thin coating (0.001- to 0.0015-inch) of nitrile rubber or
> Viton
> is used on the external surfaces as well as between the layers to
> provide maximum sealing. MLS gaskets are almost bullet-proof - but
> also
> more expensive than conventional soft-faced gaskets. Even so, if you
> want to fix the problem once and for all, MLS is the way to go. They
> require a smooth surface finish, 20 RA, very smooth. Head & block
> flat
> to less than .002." ----
> The layers are loosely held in alignment by four small external
> rivets.
>
> Are the cheaper steel gaskets MLS or just embossed steel? To my
> knowledge, DWR is the only one supplying MLS gaskets for the
> Hundred Four.
>
> Regards,
> Dave Russell
> BN2
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