So I am going with a rebuild on my ZE.
The question is:
Do I use a full Fel Pro gasket kit for about $400 AUD
OR
Get Fel Pro head gasket kit for about $120 AUD and use a free Ebay gasket kit from a friend (who didn't use it).
Alternatively - if anyone in the USA can source some OEM gaskets for reasonable prices instead and is willing to ship to Aus, let me know I'd be happy to pay and give some extra cash for the effort!
It's just hard to find parts here and OEM is expensive as hell! $800 for a OEM gasket kit.
Gaskets for a rebuild
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Re: Gaskets for a rebuild
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Re: Gaskets for a rebuild
dont use any of the gaskets off ebay i learned the hard way lol there all garbage trust me i went to the dealer and got the REAL gaskets the ebay ones all leak
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Re: Gaskets for a rebuild
I have a handfull of things you'll be able to use. I don't have a full inventory on hand, but off the top of my head...everything's new. Bought and never used.
Oilpump
Water pump
valve cover gaskets
oil pan gasket
front and rear main seals
assorted orings, seals.
Shipping would be a little stiff but if you want I'll get a quote nad try to make it worth while for you.
I don't have any of the big gaskets, but I might be able to save you a few bucks on this stuff.
Oilpump
Water pump
valve cover gaskets
oil pan gasket
front and rear main seals
assorted orings, seals.
Shipping would be a little stiff but if you want I'll get a quote nad try to make it worth while for you.
I don't have any of the big gaskets, but I might be able to save you a few bucks on this stuff.
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Re: Gaskets for a rebuild
Hey wytbishop, I would only need the oil pump from that list. Is it genuine or aftermarket? I'll def grab it off you if it's OEM Mazda. Actually - If you have valve stem seals that are OEM I would also be interested. PM me some prices. Thanks mate.
@ Ramsen - I will probably use a fair bit of the ebay kit but not the head gaskets. Oh and I will be getting my block and heads resurfaced and cleaned up good. Did you do this? Because I've heard if it's not a super clean super flat surface you will have problems regardless of brand.
@muttpower - thanks but those prices are in UK currency, which is even stronger than the US dollar is in comparison so I'd lose a lot of money there.
@ Ramsen - I will probably use a fair bit of the ebay kit but not the head gaskets. Oh and I will be getting my block and heads resurfaced and cleaned up good. Did you do this? Because I've heard if it's not a super clean super flat surface you will have problems regardless of brand.
@muttpower - thanks but those prices are in UK currency, which is even stronger than the US dollar is in comparison so I'd lose a lot of money there.
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^^RX8SE3P wrote:Hey wytbishop, I would only need the oil pump from that list. Is it genuine or aftermarket? I'll def grab it off you if it's OEM Mazda. Actually - If you have valve stem seals that are OEM I would also be interested. PM me some prices. Thanks mate.
@ Ramsen - I will probably use a fair bit of the ebay kit but not the head gaskets. Oh and I will be getting my block and heads resurfaced and cleaned up good. Did you do this? Because I've heard if it's not a super clean super flat surface you will have problems regardless of brand.
@muttpower - thanks but those prices are in UK currency, which is even stronger than the US dollar is in comparison so I'd lose a lot of money there.
It should have an option in the upper right hand corner to change the currency to AUD, EURO, USD, GBP, etc...
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K8DE, see web site...too many mods to list, but still growing.
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Every time you race a Honda Civic, a kitten kills a retard.
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Re: Gaskets for a rebuild
ya bro i did that there garbage i went and bought ultra copper gasket sealer put the sealer in the grooves then put the gasket on and then put sealer on the gasket to worked BEAUTYYYY, and dont even think about using the ebay head gasket trust me ull regret it lol
Re: Gaskets for a rebuild
Thanks ramsen25, I am gonna use a Fel-pro head gasket instead. I've heard only good things about their "perma torque" gaskets. Btw do you know which company you got the bad ebay head gasket from?
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Ryan
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Re: Gaskets for a rebuild
Yeah, I'm curious too. I've got an ebay HG on right now. Seems okay so far...
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Red GS - K8-ATX -> MTX-KLDE - Frakencar. Scrapped
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Re: Gaskets for a rebuild
umm i dont remember dude but if u do buy the ebay gaskets make sure u add gasket sealer with it then it will be fine thats wut i did i used ultra black
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sealant on HG? 
Now with Moderator power!
Black '93 BP RS - wrecked, parted, scrapped.
Green GS - Sold.
Black GS - Summer DD/Race car - Fancy KLZE
Red GS - K8-ATX -> MTX-KLDE - Frakencar. Scrapped
White GS - Rusty. Parts. Scrapped
1997 BMW M3 - my summer baby
2002 BMW 325Xi - sold
2003 Forester Xti - EJ20K swapped.
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Black '93 BP RS - wrecked, parted, scrapped.
Green GS - Sold.
Black GS - Summer DD/Race car - Fancy KLZE
Red GS - K8-ATX -> MTX-KLDE - Frakencar. Scrapped
White GS - Rusty. Parts. Scrapped
1997 BMW M3 - my summer baby
2002 BMW 325Xi - sold
2003 Forester Xti - EJ20K swapped.
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Re: Gaskets for a rebuild
nono not the head gasket srry i meant on the valve cover gaskets
Re: Gaskets for a rebuild
head gaskets i got from dealer
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Ryan
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Re: Gaskets for a rebuild
I used sealant on mostly everything.
Also, don't bother installing the ebay(or cheap non-ebay) exhaust gaskets. Mine literally lasted two weeks. They are fibre between metal, and the fibre breaks down and blows out really easy.
Also, don't bother installing the ebay(or cheap non-ebay) exhaust gaskets. Mine literally lasted two weeks. They are fibre between metal, and the fibre breaks down and blows out really easy.
Now with Moderator power!
Black '93 BP RS - wrecked, parted, scrapped.
Green GS - Sold.
Black GS - Summer DD/Race car - Fancy KLZE
Red GS - K8-ATX -> MTX-KLDE - Frakencar. Scrapped
White GS - Rusty. Parts. Scrapped
1997 BMW M3 - my summer baby
2002 BMW 325Xi - sold
2003 Forester Xti - EJ20K swapped.
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Black '93 BP RS - wrecked, parted, scrapped.
Green GS - Sold.
Black GS - Summer DD/Race car - Fancy KLZE
Red GS - K8-ATX -> MTX-KLDE - Frakencar. Scrapped
White GS - Rusty. Parts. Scrapped
1997 BMW M3 - my summer baby
2002 BMW 325Xi - sold
2003 Forester Xti - EJ20K swapped.
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Re: Gaskets for a rebuild
I re-used my old factory steel ones last time. Steel doesn't break lolRyan wrote:I used sealant on mostly everything.
Also, don't bother installing the ebay(or cheap non-ebay) exhaust gaskets. Mine literally lasted two weeks. They are fibre between metal, and the fibre breaks down and blows out really easy.
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