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adam699 04-21-2015 09:07 AM

Eurospares head gaskets, anyone used them?
 
Dealer wants $99 for one. From eurospares I can have both for the $$$. Anyone used them? I'd like some feedback please.

XJR-99 04-21-2015 11:12 AM


Originally Posted by adam699 (Post 1211197)
Dealer wants $99 for one. From eurospares I can have both for the $$$. Anyone used them? I'd like some feedback please.

Why not 4.2 MLS gaskets? They are not so expensive.

RJ237 04-21-2015 02:11 PM

And the 4.2 gaskets are better.

adam699 04-21-2015 07:56 PM

What are MLS gaskets? And the $99 a piece was for 4.2 dealer gaskets

Mvirgil 04-21-2015 08:27 PM

MLS = Multi layer steel. MLS gaskets are better at sealing then composite fiber gaskets. i believe all 4.2 has MLS gaskets as standard. The Euro Spare are most likely just re-branded; i would be very surprised if they made them. Chances are they are fine but if OEM are a similar price why go aftermarket if quality is an concern. I did cylinder heads in a 06 4.2 (FOD) and i believe we used payen MLS head gaskets. IF it was my car i would get OEM unless i knew the aftermarket part was better or the price was absurd.

adam699 04-24-2015 05:02 PM

Do these look oem?

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=170694500675

Seller says he doesn't know if they are original jaguar but confirms they are MLS.

Mvirgil 04-25-2015 07:26 PM

I dont know. At terry's jag/engel imports the picture of the gasket looks very similar Jaguar - XK8-03-06-Cylinder-Head

I think i read somewhere on the forum the Lincoln LS uses the same head gaskets as the 4.2 but i am unsure.

How is your TCM programming coming along? i greatly enjoyed your diff thread!

adam699 04-26-2015 11:09 AM


Originally Posted by Mvirgil (Post 1214368)
I dont know. At terry's jag/engel imports the picture of the gasket looks very similar Jaguar - XK8-03-06-Cylinder-Head

I think i read somewhere on the forum the Lincoln LS uses the same head gaskets as the 4.2 but i am unsure.

How is your TCM programming coming along? i greatly enjoyed your diff thread!

I have a standalone TCM waiting to be installed. I have too many projects going on at once.

Mvirgil 04-27-2015 07:56 AM

i wish you the best of luck with the TCM. after your 4.2 swap head gaskets should be a easy!


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