Ok guys, I just need an engine hoist and the 3.4 should be coming home. But I have a question about the gaskets. I went to redline and asked for the 2.8 gasket rebuild set. They said they have I believe it was, FELPRO for I think a hundred dolalrs or so.

What are your thoughts on this brand? Good gaskets? Or should I look for something better? Thank you!

 

not sure there really is a better brand than felpro for aftermarket rebuild sets.

 

so it's pretty much the best I can get then? haha that's just what I wanted to hear! Thanks!

BTW, in regards to the intake manifold, I know you use the gaskets where the manifold seats on the head, but you use some kind of a sealant on the front and back instead of the provided gaskets right?

 

It's just a bead of RTV Silicone.

 

the kit I got, caint remember if 2.8 or 3.4, cam ew/the rtv instead of little noodle gaskets for the intake ends

 

well you could always us some jb weld to seal the intake ends.....
garenteed not to leak or come back off

 

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thanks for the info guys. really good stuff so keep any tips coming!....not to sure if I'll be using JB weld though lol

 

don't worry it was a joke.....

 

not discouraging u or anything,
as far as i know FELPRO is the best aftermarket gasket maker.

BUT there's one thread that I read here
on this forum, about felpro head gasket started
leaking in short amount of time..
Im not sure of if it was a mal installation or the product, but

I "PERSONALLY" would go with factory when it comes to a very critical seal
that has to be very precise fitted, ie headgasket..

just wanted to bring it up..

 

When I did the heads on my car, I used the FelPro top end kit and now have well over 100K miles on it since. No problems yet.