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Head Gaskets

Discussion in '206/246' started by utah4re, Jun 21, 2012.

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  1. utah4re

    utah4re Karting

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    Is there any difference in quality from the Spesso vs Elring head gaskets. Where is the best source/price.
     
  2. swift53

    swift53 F1 Veteran Rossa Subscribed

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    Huge difference. Spesso is marginal quality.
    Elring has the rubberized seal around it, and is modern technology.
    We used to have blown gaskets on AR Montreals every day, placed a special group order of 200 head gaskets, never another blown gasket!
    Elring is Made in Germany ;)

    Regards, Alberto
     
  3. racerboy9

    racerboy9 F1 Rookie Silver Subscribed

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    While on the topic of head gaskets, do you put them on without any kind of sealant?
     
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    swift53 F1 Veteran Rossa Subscribed

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    Elring, nothing. Spesso, a prayer.
     
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    Alberto is right but the material only looks rubberized. I've been using Viton O-Rings for years in my Maserati Bora; manifolds, coolant, etc with great results and I'll bet Elring is using something similar.
    I see dinoparts.de changed from Elring to Reinz head gaskets which do use Viton
    http://www.dinoparts.eu/EN/ferrari-246-gt-gts/engine/gasket-single/cylinder-head-378/
     
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    swift53 F1 Veteran Rossa Subscribed

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    Reinz, is also iffy.
    In an Alfa Romeo, I would not use it.
    Stick with Elring.

    Regards, Alberto
     

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