Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Head Gasket Install

[mnick]

I plan to install my new made in china head gasket today. Does the gasket go on dry or should I use some type of sealer?

 

[kenny61]

I've always done em dry on gassers. The FSM does not call for anytype of sealant

 

[hsmith]

DRY!!! for sure.

 

[JGheen]

Clean and DRY, the gasket IS the sealer.

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

The gasket and engine surfaces should be clean and dry. Spend a lot of time scraping the block and head with a single edge razor blade in a holder, and use lacquer thinner to get the surface clean. Mop out all the bolt holes with Q-tips so threading in head bolts won't force oil or antifreeze onto the block surface. The head bolts should be clean and oiled then left for the excess oil to drain off them.

 

[mnick]

Thanks for the advice, I followed Joes directions and got the engine running today. Will have to see how the MADE IN CHINA head gasket holds up.

 

[SLangone]

is any modification required to install a Marine head gasket and what is the benefit of installing a Marine head gasket

 

[kenny61]

Well everyone knows the Marines are the best of the best. After 3 months of head work at Paris Island it should be ready to go!

 

[hsmith]

Roger on the Corps. As far as the gasket, I think they are all now the marine design.

 

[CumminsPower98]

The marine gasket has been the standard since '98. No need to specify when ordering.

 

[SLangone]

Where is a good place to order this gasket at?

 

[kenny61]

any quality auto parts store should be able to order you in a quality set made by fel pro. a cummins original would be from a chrsyler or cummins dealer

 

[SLangone]

I got quoted 550. 00 to do the work including head gasket and replacing studs with ARP does that sound like a good price? I provide the gasket and ARP studs