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Copper Head Gaskets for td42T

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Copper Head Gaskets for td42T

Post by heathgu »

Does any one know of a copper Head Gasket, for a td42T.

Or has any one use them,

If not can some one point me in the right direction for contacts and information.

Cheers Heath.
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Post by Woop »

Ive just used the standard Nissan type for my re-builds which i think is steel painted to prevent rust. Make sure replacement is the same thickness as what your taking out. Thickness marker is front right hand side

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Re: Copper Head Gaskets for td42T

Post by adam.s »

heathgu wrote:Does any one know of a copper Head Gasket, for a td42T.

Or has any one use them,

If not can some one point me in the right direction for contacts and information.

Cheers Heath.


I'll dig up one of my old import mags, there was an article on a mob in melbourne I think it was who take the standard gasket and make up a copper one from it.

Cost like $180 from memory, pretty cheap considering they are reusable (if you don't fuck it up that is :)

PM me if you don't get a reply from me tomorrow and I'll dig it up.
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Post by Patroler »

pretty sure ridgecrest can make up copper headgaskets, they go upto 2mm thick, i used one of theirs for an L20 running 23 pounds boost, worked well.
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Post by awill4x4 »

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Post by heathgu »

Thanks for the help people have got one organized.

Cheers Heath.
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Post by MQHOON »

Who's making it, and how thick are you going?
Chop it drop it and big block it.
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Post by heathgu »

ACL import a steel lamenated gasket which is 2mm thick. The factory one is 1.25mm.

Also I managed to track down a head stud kit which should help get more clamp force.

Cheers Heath.
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Post by VICTOR »

I used to use a solid copper head gasket on my z9, There was a special compuond I had to use to stop it weaping, I cant remember the name of it .But the boys who drag race cars put me onto it ,might be worth a call.
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Post by bilby »

heathgu wrote:ACL import a steel lamenated gasket which is 2mm thick. The factory one is 1.25mm.

Also I managed to track down a head stud kit which should help get more clamp force.

Cheers Heath.



bewarey when u do the head stud kit up cuase you can pull the studs out with to much force ;)

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Post by Patroler »

VICTOR wrote:I used to use a solid copper head gasket on my z9, There was a special compuond I had to use to stop it weaping, I cant remember the name of it .But the boys who drag race cars put me onto it ,might be worth a call.
Cheers..Vic


threebond liquid gasket white?? thats what i used on the copper one, its stable with fuel and oil and used a lot in bikes, got it from the bike shop, its pretty dear, liquid gasket grey is a lot cheaper but is not for fuel - headgaskets.
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