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regidog 02-13-2011 01:52 PM

Head Gasket Recommendations
 
Which brand head gasket kit should I buy for a 1992 7.3 idi? Thanks

PLC7.3 02-13-2011 02:33 PM

I used Felpro it came with a few extra needed parts, you will need a valley pan too.

HERE IS ONLINE PRICE.....

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Check out at Azone it could be a $1 cheaper......

RLDSL 02-13-2011 03:46 PM

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


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