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Nick Merrone · 10-19-2009, 07:50 PM

uhm cometic metal head gasket came today. i need copper spray. anyone got it?

pleaseee.

Evo8kid · 10-19-2009, 08:00 PM

any napa should have it

**Got Insulin?** · 10-19-2009, 08:01 PM

You can get it at any auto parts store, but I would definately not reccomend it.

Nick Merrone · 10-19-2009, 08:34 PM

oh really? people have been telling me to use it. I didn't think an autoparts store would have it. i feel dumb..

**Got Insulin?** · 10-19-2009, 08:38 PM

It just makes a big mess, plus it's made for composite and fiber gaskets if I remember correctly. Are you using ARPs?

Nick Merrone · 10-19-2009, 08:40 PM

im using ARP head studs, cometic metal HG, and a fully rebuilt head if any of that matters.

igo4bmx · 10-19-2009, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Got Insulin?

It just makes a big mess, plus it's made for composite and fiber gaskets if I remember correctly. Are you using ARPs?

i used it in my honda-
that alone fixed my headgasket issues.

**Got Insulin?** · 10-19-2009, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by igo4bmx

i used it in my honda-
that alone fixed my headgasket issues.

Don't take this the wrong way, but it probably didn't "fix" anything, it was most likely a bandaid for another problem like marred/dirty/damaged mating surfaces. If everything is legit, you shouldn't need it.

DPancoast · 10-19-2009, 08:57 PM

Cometic themselves say you should use it. Most reputable machine shops also recommend it and all DSM guys use it...

It wont seal right if you don't theres nothing sealing the layers

ask me how I know.

Nick Merrone · 10-19-2009, 09:11 PM

how do you know? lol

igo4bmx · 10-19-2009, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Got Insulin?

Don't take this the wrong way, but it probably didn't "fix" anything, it was most likely a bandaid for another problem like marred/dirty/damaged mating surfaces. If everything is legit, you shouldn't need it.

i had both head and block surfaces checked for straightness and cleaned up to be free of dirt and debris.

Nick Merrone · 10-19-2009, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by igo4bmx

i had both head and block surfaces checked for straightness and cleaned up to be free of dirt and debris.

****.. i have to have the block decked?

DPancoast · 10-19-2009, 09:48 PM

you really should lol....

I had my head and block prepared for a metal gasket, didn't seal the metal gasket with copper spray and it leaked... took it back apart, had another shop check it and it was in spec, sprayed the gasket reassembled... no leaks... only thing changed was the spray!

**Got Insulin?** · 10-19-2009, 09:49 PM

Hey, if it works for you guys, it works! Glad to hear it, but I'm just throwing in what I've heard.

Nick Merrone · 10-19-2009, 09:51 PM

damnit..i got my head all done..can i just use the copper stuff?

DPancoast · 10-19-2009, 10:03 PM

yeah you can... it should do the trick!

OutToWinPAHC · 10-19-2009, 10:22 PM

Feeler gauges and a straight edge. We'll check the decker, clean it, prep it, clean it again, seal the gasket and torque that effer on.

Nick Merrone · 10-19-2009, 10:26 PM

god im soo thankful for kevin hahha.

DPancoast · 10-19-2009, 10:27 PM

werd! good luck

Nick Merrone · 10-19-2009, 10:34 PM

yeppp

10-19-2009, 07:50 PM	#1
Nick Merrone Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: philly Member #10807 My Ride: c18det hatch iTrader: (1)	Copper Spray? uhm cometic metal head gasket came today. i need copper spray. anyone got it? pleaseee.

10-19-2009, 08:00 PM	#2
Evo8kid Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Newtown, PA Member #1631 My Ride: contributes towards Global warming iTrader: (0)	any napa should have it __________________ TurboTagTeam is my crew chief 1996 Nissan 240sx- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 6.7L Turbo Diesel 2008 Audi RS4- 420 HP 4.2L V8 2004 Honda CBR600RR

10-19-2009, 08:01 PM	#3
Got Insulin? Hard Snarker Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Philly Member #7591 My Ride: 01 Audi TT 225, GVR-4 #72/1000, 91 TSi AWD iTrader: (16)	You can get it at any auto parts store, but I would definately not reccomend it. __________________ -Taylor DenOfDebauchery

10-19-2009, 08:38 PM	#5
Got Insulin? Hard Snarker Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Philly Member #7591 My Ride: 01 Audi TT 225, GVR-4 #72/1000, 91 TSi AWD iTrader: (16)	It just makes a big mess, plus it's made for composite and fiber gaskets if I remember correctly. Are you using ARPs? __________________ -Taylor DenOfDebauchery

10-19-2009, 09:49 PM	#14
Got Insulin? Hard Snarker Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Philly Member #7591 My Ride: 01 Audi TT 225, GVR-4 #72/1000, 91 TSi AWD iTrader: (16)	Hey, if it works for you guys, it works! Glad to hear it, but I'm just throwing in what I've heard. __________________ -Taylor DenOfDebauchery

10-19-2009, 08:34 PM	#4
Nick Merrone Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: philly Member #10807 My Ride: c18det hatch iTrader: (1)	oh really? people have been telling me to use it. I didn't think an autoparts store would have it. i feel dumb..

10-19-2009, 08:40 PM	#6
Nick Merrone Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: philly Member #10807 My Ride: c18det hatch iTrader: (1)	im using ARP head studs, cometic metal HG, and a fully rebuilt head if any of that matters.

10-19-2009, 09:11 PM	#10
Nick Merrone Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: philly Member #10807 My Ride: c18det hatch iTrader: (1)	how do you know? lol

10-19-2009, 09:51 PM	#15
Nick Merrone Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: philly Member #10807 My Ride: c18det hatch iTrader: (1)	damnit..i got my head all done..can i just use the copper stuff?

10-19-2009, 10:22 PM	#17
OutToWinPAHC Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tokelau Member #5081 My Ride: R33 GTS25T, RHD E46, Truck, part R32 GTR iTrader: (2)	Feeler gauges and a straight edge. We'll check the decker, clean it, prep it, clean it again, seal the gasket and torque that effer on.

10-19-2009, 10:26 PM	#18
Nick Merrone Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: philly Member #10807 My Ride: c18det hatch iTrader: (1)	god im soo thankful for kevin hahha.

10-19-2009, 10:34 PM	#20
Nick Merrone Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: philly Member #10807 My Ride: c18det hatch iTrader: (1)	yeppp

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