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Old 02-11-2012, 07:50 PM
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I finally got my head. It was a steal. I got an'05 head with only 62k on it for $187. Checks out good, its super clean and will be going on as is.

Autozone has two head gasket sets listed on their website. One is the fel-pro for $150

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...38776_124585_0_

and the other is a Victor Reinz for less than half $69.99

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...ier=135396_0_0_

Would there be any reason to NOT get the $69.99 kit?

I dont see what the Fel-Pro kit could possibly do to justify the price doubling. Its not like it comes with the head bolts or anything.


...Also, is it necessary to replace the head bolts. I plan to, but if they should be Ok I may just skip them.
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Originally Posted by Brian71583

...Also, is it necessary to replace the head bolts. I plan to, but if they should be Ok I may just skip them.
The head bolts can be re-used ONLY once. If there is any question, use NEW. Check out this site for new ones. Only $40 or $50.

http://headbolts.com/
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Go to www.rockauto.com, same sets by part number only $10 difference. FelPro set is $99.00, other is $87.00. I am a FelPro fan myself.
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Same site, felpro head bolt set $28.00. Replacement is recomended. At less than $30 why take the chance?
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Go down to AZ and check 'em both out.. I think you'll find you're a Felpro fan
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I am also a BIG Rockauto fan. Great prices and great people! Never had a problem with anything I have ordered. NO I am not a pid spokesperson!
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