[Healeys] OFF WITH HER HEAD!!!

[Dave Russell]

Hi Guys,

Not all steel head gaskets are the same. The DWR gasket is MLS.

Quote from another source:
--- "MLS head gaskets are made of several layers of embossed stainless 
steel. A thin coating (0.001- to 0.0015-inch) of nitrile rubber or Viton 
is used on the external surfaces as well as between the layers to 
provide maximum sealing. MLS gaskets are almost bullet-proof - but also 
more expensive than conventional soft-faced gaskets. Even so, if you 
want to fix the problem once and for all, MLS is the way to go. They 
require a smooth surface finish, 20  RA, very smooth. Head & block flat 
to less than .002." ----
The layers are loosely held in alignment by four small external rivets.

Are the cheaper steel gaskets MLS or just embossed steel? To my 
knowledge, DWR is the only one supplying MLS gaskets for the Hundred Four. 

Regards,
Dave Russell
BN2


shop at justbrits.com wrote:

><<Seems like I read of an Australian source for the steal gaskets for a lot
>less ($100 or maybe it was $200, but definitely much less than $350)
>  
>
>
>Me too, Greg!?!?
>
>Old Archives??
>
>Ed