Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L) Diesel Topics Only

Head Gasket Recommendations

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 02-13-2011, 01:52 PM
regidog's Avatar
regidog
regidog is offline
Senior User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 161
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Head Gasket Recommendations

Which brand head gasket kit should I buy for a 1992 7.3 idi? Thanks
 
  #2  
Old 02-13-2011, 02:33 PM
PLC7.3's Avatar
PLC7.3
PLC7.3 is offline
Post Fiend
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Manitoba
Posts: 5,638
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
I used Felpro it came with a few extra needed parts, you will need a valley pan too.

HERE IS ONLINE PRICE.....

PartsList

Check out at Azone it could be a $1 cheaper......
 
  #3  
Old 02-13-2011, 03:46 PM
RLDSL's Avatar
RLDSL
RLDSL is offline
Senior User
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Conway, AR
Posts: 315
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Hands down get the Victor Reinz, ( or a factory set from IH, one and the same )

For a little extra security on the HG installation spray a few coats of spray Hylomar on each side of the head gaskets. Helps to compensate for irregularities in the metal.
Don't forget to pickup a bottoming tap for your head bolt holes in the block or you will not torque the heads back down evenly. I strongly suggest getting new head bolts, even though they are supposed to be reusable. I've had a couple old ones try to pull through while torquing down, Luckily I know the feel and stopped before any damage to teh block threads could happen. If you really want to go nuts , get some bottom taps for any other hols, like exhause manifold, intake etc, it all helps for a quality installation, just takes time. You will need new bolts for the exhaust manifold. Either get the high dollar ones from teh dealer with rough cut distorted threads that drag ( prevailing torque bolts ), or quality grade 8s but there are 2 different torque specs, make sure you use the correct one. Grade 8s require less torque. The stock prevailing torque bolts are not reusable
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
bruno2
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
4
06-08-2012 11:56 AM
jake47
1983 - 2012 Ranger & B-Series
2
12-01-2006 06:48 AM
Performance & General Engine Building
8
01-20-2003 02:13 PM
mgazak
1997 - 2003 F150
5
10-31-2002 09:15 PM
bigsnag
Performance & General Engine Building
2
08-09-2000 07:44 PM



Quick Reply: Head Gasket Recommendations



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:11 AM.