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change a headgasket on a completely standard sapp 4x4 cossie wheb going up to stage 1?the car has done 80k miles no problems with it etc,i have said not to worry at this power level but some other more experienced veiws with cossies would be of help
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The escos one has different waterway holes in the gasket, it will work, but so would a group a which is what I would use.
It is not so much the gasket you use but the TECHNIQUE when tightening down.
If you use a FIBROUS gasket either group a or escos, you absolutely MUST let it rest.
I would also use ARP studs, I torque mine up to 120lb ft, in 3 stages, rest for at least two hours then retorque.
It will of course need to be skimmed.
It may last it may go soon, ask yourself what is more convenient, doing it now when you choose or when the car chooses, and if you don't spot it in time will you do any damage ?
tabetha
It is not so much the gasket you use but the TECHNIQUE when tightening down.
If you use a FIBROUS gasket either group a or escos, you absolutely MUST let it rest.
I would also use ARP studs, I torque mine up to 120lb ft, in 3 stages, rest for at least two hours then retorque.
It will of course need to be skimmed.
It may last it may go soon, ask yourself what is more convenient, doing it now when you choose or when the car chooses, and if you don't spot it in time will you do any damage ?
tabetha