Enginetech head gasket which side up

Does it matter which way the head gaskets go on????

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Enginetech head gasket which side up

Thread Tools. Received 1 Like on 1 Post. Engine tech and car tech both say rear coolant holes left exposed. View Public Profile. Find all posts by Budro Received 82 Likes on 71 Posts. No real difference, especially if both heads and block are cast iron. The important thing is to have the hole for the coolant passage in the right place on each bank. You will always end up with one face of the gasket on the block on one side while the other face on the other bank. Similar facing against the heads. Find all posts by xlt4wd Just moronic for the gaskets to have 2 different orientations on the block. I have the front reading, but nothing else. This is the Last time I order an engine tech kit. Received 13 Likes on 13 Posts.

Gasket just repackages head gaskets. Are these the MLS gaskets or the single layer steel shim gaskets? Received 1 Like on 1 Post.

Print Thread. Does it matter which way it's installed? Raised embossed side towards block or heads on iron head ? Mr Gasket has been of no help and their instructions make no mention of it other than to say no sealer is required with these gaskets. Heads are already installed with one head gasket installed "up" and the other "down" Don't ask.

I am a part of our onsite engineering department. I have a passion for the automotive industry and I am an engine expert. I have been a part of the Enginetech team for 5 years. Hello Enginetech Friends, in this blog we will discuss a little bit about head gaskets and best practices for installation. We do offer both composite head gaskets for many of your later models and multilayer steel MLS gaskets for most of the newer applications. Our head gaskets are no-retorque with virtually no loss in clamping force over time.

Enginetech head gasket which side up

A head gasket is vital to an engine's combustion system. The gasket helps the engine obtain the right compression to maintain power. If you are installing one, you should know which side faces up. Read this post to learn which way to install a head gasket based on our research. You should install it facing the top of the engine block. Most gaskets only go one way, and the direction matters. If you install it backward, the gasket cannot carry out its function. If that happens, the coolant temperature will rise, and the car may overheat. Non-directional gaskets with no indicators of which side is up are also available.

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Post by engine » Thu Dec 13, pm Picture 2 of the head gasket should be facing up against the cylinder head. The up side is supposed to be Up as mounted on the block. Michigan cl master. Sign up. Cylinder heads and head gasket orientation should follow the manufacturer's instructions, as each head and gasket could come from different manufacturers. I have the front reading, but nothing else. Odd 8BA head gasket. Next Thread. Pre-Power Stroke Diesel 7. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. View Public Profile. Its always been a sure fire way to check my or somebody else's work as a verification,so finding this out is kindof a bummer. I am a part of our onsite engineering department. Both the block and heads are cast iron on my 94 w block and have already been machined and cleaned.

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Joined: Jun Posts: 6, gulfport, ms, west mi rowin4 master. The use of steel in the upper compression has many advantages. Next Thread. Home Forums Windsor Tech Forums 5. Received 82 Likes on 71 Posts. Gasket perforation eliminates material separation and leakage. This is prolly a 1 page thread at most. This is a small investment that will ensure that you have the correct information for your vehicle. I have the front reading, but nothing else. Visit Hilton's homepage!