Mr gasket 5716 head gaskets fubared out of the box?
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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