head gasket - can I use 02-newer on a 99?

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09-14-2006, 07:24 PM

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head gasket - can I use 02-newer on a 99?

I have a 99 with a 853 casting. My heads do not have the notch in them that a lot of the 853 castings do. Does that mean I can use the 02 or newer steel head gaskets? part number 12498544?

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09-14-2006, 08:27 PM

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yes..

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09-15-2006, 08:38 AM

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Thank you!

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09-19-2006, 11:48 AM

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so in this case, either will work? that new gasket or the 12589226?

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09-19-2006, 11:55 AM

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If your head doesn't have the notch you can use either the composites or MLS gaskets.

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09-19-2006, 12:00 PM

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confirmed, I just installed newer 12498544 on my 99 with 853 heads that do not have the notch. It's up and running with no leaks

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