Diff between 'Normal' and 'Thick' Head gaskets

[alan_thomas]

Yes, yes I know one is thicker than the other but:-


What is the difference in thickness between the 'Normal' Payen head gaskets and the 'Thick' Payen head gaskets?

Is it normal practice to use the 'Thick' gaskets whenever a head is skimmed?


Hoping someone knows the answer- Cheers Alan

[bluestag]

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Hi Alan,the thicker gaskets are an extra 20 thou.

cheers Steve

[stagmuffin]

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hi al ,depends on how much material removed to start with and if the skim has been = if the decks have been machined etc lots of variables to plus in.

if it was just a ten thou from std i probably would use std any more and go thick.

well thats my tuppence im sure itl get adjusted by some guru

steve

[Sheepdip]

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Does anyone know if there is any way to find out what gaskets are fitted when apart? I know I fitted one or the other on my engine but will be rebuilding it soon and I'd rather like the same as they've been successful.