replacing gasket

**2revup** · 31-05-2008, 06:28 PM

Guys I am replacing my head gasket tomorrow, some people recon I shold seal it with some gasket seleant, however being that its a metal head gasket, surley this isnt advised is it?

**oldcorollas** · 31-05-2008, 06:35 PM

which type of metal gasket?

**2revup** · 31-05-2008, 06:58 PM

head gasket - COMETIC .5

**oldcorollas** · 31-05-2008, 07:44 PM

cometic MLS, first time use?
http://www.cometic.com/faq.aspx#q2

**2revup** · 31-05-2008, 08:11 PM

yes its brand new

**2revup** · 31-05-2008, 08:13 PM

Also the link is great but doesnt say it should be used with antthing in conjuction.

**oldcorollas** · 31-05-2008, 09:34 PM

Why does Cometic recommend MLS gaskets to be installed dry?
Cometic Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) head gaskets go on dry because they are coated with a sealant. Each MLS head gasket is coated with a .001" thick viton rubber that is bonded to the outer stainless steel layers. Adding an additional sealer can hinder the performance of an MLS head gasket.