airfix

iTrader: (30)

Hey guys, I took my mr. gasket 5716 head gaskets out of the wrapers and some of the blackish gray elastomer coating peeled off on the block side of both head gaskets, and stuck to the cardboard packaging. Do you guys think these gaskets will still be ok to use?

defaultexistence

iTrader: (11)

**** no! when in doubt switch'em out! easier now than later!.. . trust your inner feeling,you already know the answer, padewan

GREGG 97Z

iTrader: (4)

I had read about this problem a few years ago when doing my heads. It was recommended that you keep them in the freezer for 30 min or so before opening them to prevent this. I did that and was still very careful opening them and they were good. Seems like this problem has been going on for years with these gaskets. You would think the company would make a change to the package design by now. I guess they figure people will just keep buying more when this happens since it's not an expensive item. More $ for them.

airfix

iTrader: (30)

Ya thats why I made this thread because I was wondering if anyone had this problem and used them. The last set I used were fine. I'm not going to use these gaskets and will not be buying another set just to risk it happening again. I think im gonna use the Impala gaskets now.

AChotrod

iTrader: (17)

Ive used a few sets and never had a problem.

wrd1972

iTrader: (12)

This was an epidemic thing years ago. They were supposed to fix it. You might have one of the old packages.

pyro719

iTrader: (5)

I just got these gaskets as well and a most of the black material peeled off with the plastic. So I take it I need to send them back? Or are they good to go?

airfix

iTrader: (30)

Don't use them. Not worth the risk I ended up using GM impala headgaskets there a **** hair thicker or so they say. They looked identical to the 5716 when I compared them. They are packaged in a bag, so there is no chance of the black elastomer peeling off. Send them back if you can and get the Impala gaskets.

pyro719

iTrader: (5)

Good call But I already ordered the Victor Reinz .026 gaskets from cnc motor sports. Hopefully they will be in a better package

airfix

iTrader: (30)

Ya hopefully, If not try what was mentioned above by putting them in the freezer for 30mins and be very carefull taking them out of the package if its the same obviously. Good luck.

blackz93

iTrader: (2)

Same gasket.

They'll even have 5716 on them!

pyro719

iTrader: (5)

Got the victor gaskets in the mail today and they are in a much better package than the mr gasket version. No chance of the material peeling off with the packaging. And they are cheaper.

draggin97s10

iTrader: (2)

i got a set of mr g. 5716 the other day and got the ones in the tight package fucked them up. and summits sending me a new set. gotta get the ones in the loose package. still shitty deal

airfix

iTrader: (30)

Ya, it's brutal. Good luck with the new gaskets.

camar0corey

iTrader: (22)

I had no idea other companies had issues with packaging head gaskets. I always order the Fel Pro set, just open a box!