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Old 14-08-2012, 08:47 AM
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Default best gaskets for s2 rs turbo head

hi guys im just after a bit of advice on head gaskets as im looking to get mine replaced this week whats the best make if they do an uprated one prices ect ect also as anyone got a fuel pump bracket (ie pics off) as mine needs to be located better and more safely and where you guys have bought yours from in the past cheers for now all help much appricated
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payen head gasket, been proven on cars up to 350 bhp,
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Originally Posted by rickbartlett
payen head gasket, been proven on cars up to 350 bhp,
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I had one fitted on mine running 215bhp at 1.5 bar and never had any problems.

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Genuine ford or payen steer clear of felpro
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Use gaskets for classics never had any dramas with them and as pointed out they supply Payen stuff
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I've always used genuine motorcraft without a single failure, also payen but as said steer well clear of felpro
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Originally Posted by milesy23rst
Genuine ford or payen steer clear of felpro
What this man said
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Originally Posted by JoshXR2
Use gaskets for classics never had any dramas with them and as pointed out they supply Payen stuff
This is where I used to get my CVH gasket from too, Payen HG never had a failure at 32psi.
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