head gasket set

rickf · 11-13-2008, 02:52 PM

I am having trouble finding any one to answer what gaskets come with a head set.

Does anyone here know if they include the EGR,IAC,ISC,and other sensor gasket/o-rings that bolt to head and or intake? I tried several merchants and they can't/won't answer this specific question

Thanks
rickf

Joseanevo · 11-13-2008, 04:37 PM

I recommend you to get an aftermarket gasket set like FelPro or Victor since they will include everything you need......

rudar · 11-13-2008, 05:11 PM

Trust me. You will be surprised.

These are, after all, 15+ year old cars we're dealing with. There'll be stuff you'll break along the way. Might as well get used to the idea that you'll be commuting to the FLAPS more than once.

At least, that's my approach. I figure if I actually was efficient and figured out a full list of everything I needed before going to the store so I could buy it all in one shot, the sticker shock would kill me

rickf · 11-13-2008, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rudar

Trust me. You will be surprised.

Yes, I know but I want to be prepared as I can because some of this stuff can't be had at flaps. At least the car is driveable now so I don't want to disable it till? If the proper parts are not included

It would be a shame if it doesn't have a $1.00 gasket that has to be special ordered

rickf

rudar · 11-13-2008, 07:58 PM

Fair enough. I was offered a set, and the merchant was quite willing to explain what it contained, but I can't remember the details. It did contain several things that I had no intention of replacing, so I took the cheaper-sounding (it may not have proved to *be*, in the end, of course...) route of buying the head gasket alone, and going back (repeatedly) as I realised I needed one more thing

Where are you located, that you have such stunningly incompetent local dealers?

rickf · 11-13-2008, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by rudar

Where are you located, that you have such stunningly incompetent local dealers?

Dealers? I should be so lucky. I'm in the middle of big wonderful Wy

NAPA, CARQUEST.That's it. So far almost everything I've needed has to be o-nited or 3-4 days away.

I actually don't need the head gasket but in the long run a kit is way cheaper.
Why is it so hard to know what is in a gasket set

rickf

Joseanevo · 11-14-2008, 06:33 AM

Not all manufacturers include everything, but an example will be like this a Head Set may contain Head Gasket,Intake & Exhaust Gasket,Oil Steam Seals,Cam Seal,Valve Cover Gasket & related parts,EGR,ISC,TB,Water Pump Gasket....i think that will be all....

rickf · 11-14-2008, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Joseanevo

may contain

And that is the operative words

MAY contain
So I guess I'll have to order one and hope for the best as no one seems to know, even the merchants I have asked,go figure

Thanks for your replies
rickf

ranger88den · 11-14-2008, 11:02 AM

Can you do a web search for Fel-pro or Rol. Maybe they list what's in the set or at least have a picture of what is included. Good luck

jtgh · 11-20-2008, 02:50 PM

ranger is correct.
get a top end gasket set, (tradition name but ow guarantees)

1: pick a brand.
2: go brand web site, and read what it contains.

ah , google does it again.
Head Gasket - 1995 Suzuki Sidekick - AutoPartsWarehouse.com

if you need the oem parts illistrations and or just oem pn they are here.
assume all gaskets touched will be torn and you will never be sorry or stranded.

his name is Murphy and he never sleeps.