zeiss150 Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 Hey Z people I'm getting ready to do my turbo swap pretty soon (I hope) I have an HKS steel 2mm head gasket on my current engine. Would it be compleatly stupid to reuse the head gasket. Because it's steel does it compress? If it compresses then I would imagine it's only good for one use. but if it doesn't... They are $200 ... just trying to save a buck. If I can't use it agian I'll just go stock and keep my boost under controll ... yeah, thats what I'll do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twizted Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 Well, I've reused mine twice now. Not saying that it's probably the correct thing to do. I have done it and I thought I read somewhere that it was re-usable, or maybe I just wished it was. But anyway yes, I have done it twice on my Z and it's working just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNeedForZ Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 Metal HG is meant to be used repeatedly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeiss150 Posted June 14, 2006 Author Share Posted June 14, 2006 Awesome guys ... that what I wanted to hear. Thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rztmartini Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 anyone have a P/N for the HKS metal head gasket for the L24 and L28? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeiss150 Posted June 15, 2006 Author Share Posted June 15, 2006 HKS doesn't make them anymore and I believe that MSA bought up all the back stock (I could be wrong on this info, but that is what I was told by Sal at MSA) the Part # that MSA sells it under is 10-2458 That is for the 2mm head gasket. there price is $159.95 buck. If someone eles is making a steel head gasket I would like to know about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenmonster80 Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Cometic makes these as well...There are group buys from time to time on here for them as well...I plan to run one on my motor.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twizted Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Nissan Motorsports #11044-91mm1: 1mm 11044-91mm2: 2mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spork Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Last I checked, you can still buy them from the nissan dealer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rztmartini Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 and that is a metal head gasket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spork Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 yes it is...it's the hks gasket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badjuju Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Is the hks the best? what is the absolute best, and how much does it cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Get the HKS - you will be VERY happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badjuju Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 yes it is...it's the hks gasket So if i were to call nissan and buy a head gasket... it would be an hks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spork Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 If you were to call nissan and tell them you want a 2.0 millimeter headgasket out of ther nissan motorsports catalog, then yes you would get a HKS gasket. If you just ask for a head gasket, you'll get a stock head gasket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 or call the nice folks at Courtesy Nissan, they have it on the shelf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeiss150 Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 wow does time fly! I started this thread in 2006 and I just pulled my n42 head off TODAY! So I'm going to re-use the head gasket but I was wondering if I needed to do any prep to the gasket its self. There seems to be a "coating" that has come off (stuck to the head and block). so does the gasket need to be sanded and then re-coated? I guess I'm asking what sort of "prep" is required for re-using an HKS 2mm Steel head gasket? Thanks guys! Matt- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozconnection Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 I wouldn't sand the headgasket. Maybe use some thinners and a clean rag to smarten up the gasket, head and block surfaces. You might consider using some copper spray on the HG when it's time to instal it. I have one of these gaskets too, anyone else have any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-ya Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 I wouldn't sand the headgasket. Maybe use some thinners and a clean rag to smarten up the gasket, head and block surfaces. You might consider using some copper spray on the HG when it's time to instal it. I have one of these gaskets too, anyone else have any suggestions? Just clean it as good as you can using mineral spirits, a clean cloth and compressed air. Spray 3-4 thin coats of copper spray and let it cure for a least a few hours before installation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeiss150 Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 Ok I reused it. I sprayed it down with "brake cleaner" and that striped the "rubber coating" off of the gasket and left me with a clean steel surface. I put three coats of copper spray on it and let it dry for over an hour. Then I put it on the block and put the head on. We'll see tomorrow if it worked. If its leaking water I'm gonna be pissed. I'm 95% sure it will work. I'll update tomorrow. Thanks for the advice guys! Matt- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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