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juanci
03-15-2005, 06:33 PM
Wondering where I could buy a good head gasket for my turbo m3 e 36.I already called BMP with no luck on their 2.0mm. Two of my friends had problems with the VAC gasket, any input on them appreciated. :help

Bad Bimr
03-15-2005, 07:41 PM
Wondering where I could buy a good head gasket for my turbo m3 e 36.I already called BMP with no luck on their 2.0mm. Two of my friends had problems with the VAC gasket, any input on them appreciated. :help

Both the gaskets BMP and VAC sells are very good gaskets. Proper Installation is the key for both to seal well.

BP

mrdoenutz
03-15-2005, 08:13 PM
Both the gaskets BMW and VAC sells are very good gaskets. Proper Installation is the key for both to seal well.

BP


bad bimer is correct. with the mls gaskets you must have the head surface machined very smooth to ensure proper sealing. A lot of guys recommend applying a copper spray to the gasket to make sure it seals good.

guc32
03-15-2005, 09:05 PM
Vic of Siastuning installed a VAC MLS headgasket on my car about 1000 miles ago and i have no problems with any leaks. Im boosting 21psi right now with no problems.

jonsibal
03-15-2005, 09:10 PM
Vic of Siastuning installed a VAC MLS headgasket on my car about 1000 miles ago and i have no problems with any leaks. Im boosting 21psi right now with no problems.

whats kinda #s are you getting at 21psi? Are you still running the T3/T4 60-1 hifi?

jimmyz2
03-15-2005, 09:19 PM
whats kinda #s are you getting at 21psi? Are you still running the T3/T4 60-1 hifi?
Ditto :buttrock

guc32
03-16-2005, 09:08 PM
Dunno yet need to get it tuned and dynoed. Yes still the T3/60-1 HiFi

fraatti
03-17-2005, 05:27 PM
Look here http://www.cometic.com/ 3-layer metal gasket

carcrazed4life
03-17-2005, 07:48 PM
You could also try Evosport new 1.8mm 4 layer and 2.0mm 5 layer Head Gaskets. Use the same material AMG uses on their Kompressor vehicles and Bi-Turbos.