Head Gasket Question(simple)

[Waka Flocka Eric]

i have a graphite headgasket....is it worth a damn is my question...if not which one is?

[Waka Flocka Eric]

btw head has been milled if that changes anything

[Stewi]

I think nobody is answering your question because they dont understand it. Your just saying what material your gasket is made of. Is it OEM? Or is it from the corner auto parts store? Most stock POS headgaskets on non-turbo cars are made of graphite or some other type of composite material. If your just rebuilding a stock engine, yes it will be fine, since its the same material as the OEM gasket. OEM gaskets are always recommended over aftermarket/generic parts.

[Waka Flocka Eric]

kool thanks for the response...i'm not to clear on the OEM term but it's not from the corner auto store......i just wanna make sure when i put this gasket on it won't fail unless it extremely overheats again. OEM does mean original equipment manufacturer correct? it's a 2000 2.4 galant btw

[Stewi]

Yes thats what OEM means. If its OEM, its a mitsu part, if its from a parts store it can be made by anyone.

[Waka Flocka Eric]

so i should be good to go with this graphite material OEM head gasket...just got to get a torque wrench now.


this gasket shouldn't fail if install properly unless it overheats like before correct.

[Stewi]

correct

[Waka Flocka Eric]

thanks man you have been a big help