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Head gasket type KV6
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Just out of curiosity... I did a quick ebay search for gaskets and saw that both the MLS (without shim) and elastomer type is available for the KV6. Does anyone know which one is fitted to the engine from the factory? Has the MLS gasket been introduced to this engine just because of the issues with the 1.8 or has this one been introduced during manufacturing of the engine as a "belt and braces" solution? As far as I know, this engine does not share the same HG issue as the 1.8?? Last edited by beinet1; 28th February 2013 at 09:38.. |
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The gaskets I have seen for the KV6 have all been multi layer
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I have never heard of or seen an elastomer gasket for the V6. I have only seen the multilayer gasket.
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Rimmer Bros listing is item 6 here ...http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID001711
For some reason they list it with camshaft parts rather than with the head ! Looks like a single layer , but doesn't appear to have any elastomer beading on it
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Well, these certainly are.
I would guess Chinese? I don't even like the looks of them, but that is just me.! But look at the bead of silicone. Not even even!! Does not imbue me with any confidence at all. The original gasket on the other hands, seems fit for a tank! |
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My HG sticks out slightly on one corner and appears to be metal.....
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It may be for the older KV6 as fitted to the 800. imho not even worth considering a cheap pattern part on any K series. Go with one from Rimmers or X part which I doubt are elastomer.
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