copper head gasket?

[Guest Anonymous]

anyone on this board have any experience with a reusable copper head gasket?

[Guest Anonymous]

I've seen someone spray a headgasket with copper spray, so a copper gasket is the way to go. You might be able to find something with a google search.

[john_a]

I've seen someone spray a headgasket with copper spray, so a copper gasket is the way to go. You might be able to find something with a google search.

A copper spray has little to do with a copper gasket, I don't agree with the logic that would lead to the conclusion you submit.

As to how suitable a copper head gasket would be for a 2002 engine, that really depends on what problem you are trying to solve.

Copper would be custom, so what other features would you want to change, and for what reason? Thickness, fire ring, coolant passage size, etc.. what would you change from the stock piece?

The copper may be reusable (somewhat), but it definately costs a lot more & if the reuse feature is the only reason, it probably won't pay off in most cases. A fresh stock gasket (Elring or Goetze) installed correctly (correct deck & head surface finish) is likely to be better than an unproven copper head gasket. The OE gasket makers have a lot at stake when developing & validating their product, the copper gasket maker is just going to say he "gave you what you asked for" if there is a problem.

[alp]

typically those with high performance engines will use a copper head gasket over all other materials. I am going to o'ring my turbo engine and would like to find a copper head gasket Does anyone make one for our cars?

[TheWolf]

O-Rings are designed to lock in a fire rings. You can use copper wire in them with a coper head gasket or SS wire in them for a composite (stock) headgasket. Utilizing them on a race engine is ok. The benifits for them is that they are reuseable but not really if you have an O-Ring'd block. The problem with them is that they leak a little. I would not plan on running one on a daily driver. The copper coat spray is designed to maximize heat transfer and provide a small sealant. It's mostly an old school technology. A MLS gasket would probably suit you better. They even make a MLS with a wire in the fire ring area for optimal sealing.

[Guest Anonymous]

Than you all for responding. I neglected to mention a copper head gasket (no markings) was discovered when I pulled the head. Head was pulled for guides, seals and extremely worn rockershafts. Compression was excellent (210+). I have read about annealing but never personally tried it. WOuld prefer to not mess with what works if I could avoid it.

[robspeed]

I've seen someone spray a headgasket with copper spray, so a copper gasket is the way to go. You might be able to find something with a google search.

A copper spray has little to do with a copper gasket, I don't agree with the logic that would lead to the conclusion you submit.

As to how suitable a copper head gasket would be for a 2002 engine, that really depends on what problem you are trying to solve.

Copper would be custom, so what other features would you want to change, and for what reason? Thickness, fire ring, coolant passage size, etc.. what would you change from the stock piece?

The copper may be reusable (somewhat), but it definately costs a lot more & if the reuse feature is the only reason, it probably won't pay off in most cases. A fresh stock gasket (Elring or Goetze) installed correctly (correct deck & head surface finish) is likely to be better than an unproven copper head gasket. The OE gasket makers have a lot at stake when developing & validating their product, the copper gasket maker is just going to say he "gave you what you asked for" if there is a problem.

God, I love john aho, and all his ilk.... (really tho!! )