General Car Related Discussion. To discuss anything that is related to cars and automotive technology that doesnt naturally fit into another forum catagory.

WRC 4 layer head gasket

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 12:19 PM
  #1  
Lambchop's Avatar
Lambchop
Thread Starter
PF Idiot Sniper
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 25,903
Likes: 7
From: Australia
Default WRC 4 layer head gasket

I'm looking at buying an engine that is said to have one fitted but doesnt have documentation. Apparently you can see the gasket and identify it as a 4 layer? Is this correct? Oh the engine is complete at the mo obviously!

chop
Reply
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 12:20 PM
  #2  
Dingy's Avatar
Dingy
PassionFord Post Troll
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,191
Likes: 0
From: Sydney, NSW
Default

Take the head off and count the layers....
Reply
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 12:23 PM
  #3  
Lambchop's Avatar
Lambchop
Thread Starter
PF Idiot Sniper
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 25,903
Likes: 7
From: Australia
Default

Originally Posted by dingy
Take the head off and count the layers....
Fuck off
Reply
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 12:23 PM
  #4  
dumped's Avatar
dumped
Advanced PassionFord User
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,978
Likes: 0
Default

If you have documented proof from the seller just wait till you blow it up and nail em if it doesn't lol
Reply
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 12:25 PM
  #5  
Lambchop's Avatar
Lambchop
Thread Starter
PF Idiot Sniper
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 25,903
Likes: 7
From: Australia
Default

Originally Posted by dumped
If you have documented proof from the seller

Originally Posted by Lambchop
but doesnt have documentation


Dumbass!
Reply
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 12:25 PM
  #6  
Dingy's Avatar
Dingy
PassionFord Post Troll
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,191
Likes: 0
From: Sydney, NSW
Default

Its got 4 rings that stick out
Reply
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 12:27 PM
  #7  
Porkie's Avatar
Porkie
20K+ Super Poster.
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 21,512
Likes: 0
From: Essex... and Birmingham!
Default

Originally Posted by dingy
Take the head off and count the layers....

Reply
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 12:27 PM
  #8  
dumped's Avatar
dumped
Advanced PassionFord User
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,978
Likes: 0
Default

hmmm blind i reckon! oops

If they can't say whats in it what else do you know about it?
Reply
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 12:28 PM
  #9  
Dingy's Avatar
Dingy
PassionFord Post Troll
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,191
Likes: 0
From: Sydney, NSW
Default

Reply
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 12:28 PM
  #10  
Lambchop's Avatar
Lambchop
Thread Starter
PF Idiot Sniper
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 25,903
Likes: 7
From: Australia
Default

Originally Posted by dingy
Its got 4 rings that stick out
Can anyone show me pics please?

Are these definitely reuseable aye? So they cant fail?
Reply
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 12:29 PM
  #11  
dumped's Avatar
dumped
Advanced PassionFord User
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,978
Likes: 0
Default

dont re use
Reply
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 12:29 PM
  #12  
Dingy's Avatar
Dingy
PassionFord Post Troll
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,191
Likes: 0
From: Sydney, NSW
Default

Its a gasket that has crushed bits when you use it, the crushed bits make a seal and you can't re crush em....... reuse it ? no idea LOL but sounds dodgey
Reply
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 12:29 PM
  #13  
Lambchop's Avatar
Lambchop
Thread Starter
PF Idiot Sniper
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 25,903
Likes: 7
From: Australia
Default

Originally Posted by dumped

If they can't say whats in it what else do you know about it?
you're the WORST person to discuss with as it's one massive conspiracy to flog me a shitter! They DO say its 4 layer. I just want to check

CHeers DIngle for pic
Reply
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 12:30 PM
  #14  
bud-weis's Avatar
bud-weis
Football Cwazy
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 9,553
Likes: 0
From: Redditch, Worcestershire
Default

there will be parts that stick out of the edges that you may/may not be able to see properly.

if fitted to perfectly flat head and block then it's the pretty much bomb proof
Reply
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 12:30 PM
  #15  
Lambchop's Avatar
Lambchop
Thread Starter
PF Idiot Sniper
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 25,903
Likes: 7
From: Australia
Default

Originally Posted by dingy
Its a gasket that has crushed bits when you use it, the crushed bits make a seal and you can't re crush em....... reuse it ? no idea LOL but sounds dodgey
Sorry i thought there was a gasket you could reuse but my lack of clue is showing through
Reply
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 12:31 PM
  #16  
bud-weis's Avatar
bud-weis
Football Cwazy
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 9,553
Likes: 0
From: Redditch, Worcestershire
Default

you can reuse them
Reply
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 12:32 PM
  #17  
dumped's Avatar
dumped
Advanced PassionFord User
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,978
Likes: 0
Default

if they say it get it in writing from them - job done?!
Reply
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 12:36 PM
  #18  
Lambchop's Avatar
Lambchop
Thread Starter
PF Idiot Sniper
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 25,903
Likes: 7
From: Australia
Default

Originally Posted by bud-weis
you can reuse them

aaarrrrrggggh

Anyway that isnt important at the mo. Getting my shitter moving under its own steam IS! :

Marty
Might do


TBH this is a temporary stop gap to get me mobile. Re-sell this engine in winter and spend the lot on my own
Reply
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 02:26 PM
  #19  
rog's Avatar
rog
PassionFord Post Whore!!
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 8,293
Likes: 78
From: Aberdeen
Default

Depends, If it's the genuine WRC mulit layered gasket then it should be reuseable, but maybe it's just a cheap copy? What kind of engine is it that it would require one anyway??? And are you going to rip the head off it???? Is your engine buggered then??? Mine's in bits at the moment.
Reply
Old Feb 13, 2007 | 03:51 PM
  #20  
Alg1k's Avatar
Alg1k
PassionFord Post Troll
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 3,067
Likes: 2
From: In my garage, coventry
Default

When you get the engine remove the ex manifold then get a junior hacksaw and where the gasket is rivited together cut this little piece off then drill the rivit and count the layers
Easy
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
abz474
Cars for Sale
9
Nov 1, 2015 06:53 PM
nicodinho
Ford Non RS / XR / ST parts for sale.
6
Oct 7, 2015 12:56 PM
Mc5506
Ford Escort RS Turbo
6
Oct 5, 2015 09:57 PM
DAZZER
Ford Escort RS Turbo
5
Sep 30, 2015 08:43 PM
pie-face
Technical help Q & A
0
Sep 15, 2015 10:43 AM




All times are GMT. The time now is 09:34 PM.