gasket kits

[GQPorkroll]

Just keep in mind a full non genuine VRS would be roughly $350 where as you may pay that just for a genuine head gasket.

Currently I have a 4V 351 GT motor that was rebuilt with non genuine gaskets, 500+ horsepower and 11-1 compression no problems, I also have a 302 Clevo rebuilt with non genuine gaskets that regularly revs above 7000rpm with no issues at all, my GQ TB42 was rebuilt with non genuine gaskets over 50,000k's ago and it's like a rolls royce. Keep in mind, unless you have the engine rebuilt at a dealer, and specifically request genuine parts only they will sometimes substitute genuine parts for aftermarket, as we have supplied dealers with aftermarket parts. We also supply 5 workshops with gaskets, so you're fairly safe.

Make sure your head machined, your block is decked, or al least has a straight edge along it to make sure it's true, and always replace head bolts when you remove an alloy head.

[SupRob]

Brand new geuine head gasket... i would never charge someone $350, thats insane, we retail them here for $190+GST

Brand new Geuine full gasket set retail for $388+GST

[GQPorkroll]

"where as you where as you may pay that just for a genuine head gasket"

[SupRob]

"where as you where as you may pay that just for a genuine head gasket"

Nissan Dealers... True

[GQPorkroll]

Was actually speaking to a workshop foreman with a Patrol service vehicle who said Nissan quoted him $850 for a head gasket on a TD4.2. Just the gasket, not fitted, not a VRS, and wouldn't supply him with torque settings for the gasket.

[SupRob]

I would never deal with Nissan, rather go direct to japan myself..

[peric77]

this is sounding harder and harder. all i want is a good set of head gasket kit and timing belt kit that will not fail on me. i heard there are only 3 thicknesses for the rd28td. i was thinking of getting the larger size so i can put more boost in her. Might just have to bite the bullet and give it to a reputable mechanic on these things. i want to tackle it myself as i have done petrol engines before. not sure what to do now

[SupRob]

From what i am aware of, thicker head gaskets do nothing to boost on diesels, head gasket to suit piston protrusion.

[Dales300exc]

You might not have comebacks but im sure it happens haha. I didnt take mine back. Whats the point. They wont do anything. Bought a new permaseal vrs set. Threw the head gasket in the bin and put a genuine one in.

[peric77]

ok, So i want to tackle it on my own, what else can i do to improve the perfomance of the engine while i have the head off. i just want it to go better. i have boosted it up to around 11-12psi, beside slapping an exhaust, cooler blocking egr is there anything else i can do?