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benertel

11-29-2015 05:36 PM

Head gasket

4.0 head gasket, never changed one before. My new one has 3 Layers and they are riveted. Do I take the rivet out? Or just keep it how it is

Programbo

11-29-2015 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by benertel (Post 3177658)

4.0 head gasket, never changed one before. My new one has 3 Layers and they are riveted. Do I take the rivet out? Or just keep it how it is

I'd need to see a few photos or a part number and where you got it to give a good answer

benertel

11-29-2015 07:37 PM

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Jeep Driver

11-29-2015 07:54 PM

I believe that is OEM type, you should be fine.

benertel

11-29-2015 08:00 PM

So the rivet still allows a good seal?

Kscha41

11-29-2015 08:03 PM

Mine was the same way and never had a problem with it. So yes, leave the rivets there.

Programbo

11-29-2015 09:36 PM

Hmmmm looks odd to me. What specific brand is this?

benertel

11-29-2015 11:13 PM

Omix

Photojared

11-29-2015 11:23 PM

Rivets stay

t.mcginley.jr

11-30-2015 11:09 AM

It's an Multi-layer Steel (MLS) head gasket. They are always riveted together, don't touch the rivets. They will either compress or they're in a spot that isn't touched by the head like in a water jacket or something.

Programbo

11-30-2015 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by t.mcginley.jr (Post 3177996)

It's an Multi-layer Steel (MLS) head gasket. They are always riveted together, don't touch the rivets. They will either compressor or they're in a spot that isn't touched by the head like in a water jacket or something.

I was thinking the same thing. I couldn't imagine rivets allowing a good seal but was thinking perhaps they are situated where they aren't actually between flat surfaces. The head gasket I got when I did mine was just a single sheet of metal.

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