<VV> Permatex Copper Spray-A-Gasket

[Dennis & Debbie PLEAU]

I've never used anything on a Corvair head gasket.  If you had a leaker, 
take a really good look at the head surface and the top of the cylinder.  
Often a little fissure in either or both will start and will cause the next 
head gasket not to last very long.  If your gasket surfaces aren't perfect, 
a copper gasket will be more forgiving than he OEM steel type.

dp


>From: "R. Stalder" <stalder at cox.net>
>To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>Subject: <VV> Permatex Copper Spray-A-Gasket
>Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2007 11:23:44 -0700
>
>Has anyone tried using Permatex Copper Spray-A-Gasket on Corvair head 
>gaskets?  I've used this successfully on my turbo flanges and am 
>considering using on head gaskets instead of Anti-seize.  Permatex websites 
>lists head gasket as one of the "suggested applications".  Also says it's 
>resistant to "all automotives fluids especially gas".  Temp range is -50F 
>to 500F.  I am repairing a leaky head gasket and am open to any 
>suggestions.
>
>Thanks,
>Russ Stalder
>Mesa, AZ
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