EnthusiastOwned 7 Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 Hello,I'll be replacing my headgasket over winter using a later metal headgasket. I've done some research and everyone recommends using a copper spray to seal the gasket; specifically 'permatex' copper spray. The issue is that a lot of the threads I'm finding are from a few years ago and the issue is I can't find a UK supplier of any copper gasket spray. It appears due to being an aerosol, no one will ship it anymore.What do people recommend to use now? Link to post Share on other sites
RsvRob 6 Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 A properly skimmed head and decked block. With New bolts and gasket will seal correctly if fitted correctly. No need for any kind of sealant. Sent from Dagobah Ickyketseddie 1 Link to post Share on other sites
EnthusiastOwned 7 Posted December 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 A properly skimmed head and decked block. With New bolts and gasket will seal correctly if fitted correctly. No need for any kind of sealant. Sent from DagobahIn an ideal world yeah, but judging by the previous posts people have made; metal gaskets are know to leak from the one way oil valve near cylinder one and copper spray has solved it. For the sake of £10 it's not going to hurt. Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 If they aren't skimmed I bet it would still start to leak pretty quick, the surface area round there is minuscule. Link to post Share on other sites
EnthusiastOwned 7 Posted December 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 I will be skimming my head, the block however is staying put so it can't be decked. I'd still rather use the gasket sealant to be sure. Someone must know where to buy it or an equivalent? Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 If you can't find that what about hylomar? I found that in an engineering supply shop Link to post Share on other sites
EnthusiastOwned 7 Posted December 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 If you can't find that what about hylomar? I found that in an engineering supply shopThat blue paste? Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 Yea the non setting stuff Link to post Share on other sites
J4Y VR 36 Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 I bought this one but not used is it as I bought new wisco pistons. http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=251248105727 Link to post Share on other sites
EnthusiastOwned 7 Posted December 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 I bought this one but not used is it as I bought new wisco pistons. http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=251248105727That looks ideal really. Think I'll give this a go. Link to post Share on other sites
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