Installing heads, issues with gaskets
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Installing heads, issues with gaskets DNJ head gaskets do not state which side is up. I assume complete ring goes toward block side. Also there is some water jacket issues. I assume that this is normal and saves costs as you can use the same gasket on both sides. Am I correct on this? The head gasket on the bottom is sitting correctly and the white lines running around the gasket face up toward the head?
I am using 853 heads and they do have the notches so i do have to use the graphite gaskets.
I am using 853 heads and they do have the notches so i do have to use the graphite gaskets.
Last edited by C5AJ; Nov 5, 2014 at 06:17 PM.
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"I am using 853 heads and they do have the notches so i do have to use the graphite gaskets."
Explain this please. I have graphite Mr Gasket and they say left. And they no longer have or stock the right hand side.
Why aren't they all interchangable?
Explain this please. I have graphite Mr Gasket and they say left. And they no longer have or stock the right hand side.
Why aren't they all interchangable?
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Staging Lane
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: Florida
DNJ has terrible tech. support
These gaskets were purchased in a head set from Rock Auto which the rest of the set looks fine.
I went ahead and purchased Felpro head gaskets from a local store, to avoid any potential issues, and Rockauto issued me a store credit for just the head gaskets.
USE DNJ stuff AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!! I will not be buying anything from DNJ again after this.
