Head Gasket Questions (1 Viewer)

[gillti]

Any body have an opinion on what is the best head gasket to go with? Should I get the man-a-fre set or go oem?
This is the one I was looking at:
http://www.man-a-fre.com/parts_accessories/engineoverhaulgasketkit.htm

as usual, your wisdom is appreciated.
tjg

 

[chitown40]

I used a valve regrind gasket set from SOR.com

http://www.sor.com/sor/cat032.tam?xax=31787&page.ctx=cat032.tam

Everything fit well, and although not OEM, looked to be about the same quality. 4K after the head gasket replaced and no problems and no re-torque needed. Had everything I needed to reseat the carb, replace the manifolds, and the valve seals, etc.

About $65 if I recall.

 

[schaats]

I used a valve regrind gasket set from SOR.com

http://www.sor.com/sor/cat032.tam?xax=31787&page.ctx=cat032.tam

Everything fit well, and although not OEM, looked to be about the same quality. 4K after the head gasket replaced and no problems and no re-torque needed. Had everything I needed to reseat the carb, replace the manifolds, and the valve seals, etc.

About $65 if I recall.

After I saw the price of OEM gasket kits followed your link, I was very suprised.
They are almost double price than list price which I know !
I asked the price of valve regriend gasket kit and overhaul gasket for my carburated 3F motor and they informed me about $137 and $182.
But it's $215.81 and $369.99 from SOR's home page
I asked to Lexus dealer in Korea and they only offers list price without discount.
Wow.... I can't belive....
I've remember that SOR offer products with good price,quality with good customer service always but I can't understand this price....

Oh, Min Seok

 

[FJ40Jim]

The Toyota head gasket is noticeably better than any aftermarket gasket I have seen. I keep hoping thatI will find the OE head gasket in a Victor or fel-pro box someday, but so far no joy.