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Custom MLS head gaskets
« on: October 01, 2021, 11:12:59 PM »
Does anyone have an idea where i can have an MLS head gasket made? I melted another one and ejected another freeze plug out this morning.

It's for a 99 kia Sportage FE3N engine. 

I've called Cometic and they said no to MLS but they said they can make a solid copper one. I have zero experience with copper head gaskets to know if that's a better option than stock graphite.
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Re: Custom MLS head gaskets
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2021, 11:21:42 PM »
O-ring the head or block and run a copper gasket.
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Re: Custom MLS head gaskets
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2021, 11:36:08 AM »
I've asked several machine shops and they said it's not possible without the correct fixture which no one has.
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Re: Custom MLS head gaskets
« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2021, 02:12:09 PM »
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Re: Custom MLS head gaskets
« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2021, 06:11:59 PM »
A copper gasket will seep coolant over time (WATCH it) and cosmetic amounts of oil over time.  But short of breaking or pushing through it they are reusable.  I think you may need to anneal with a torch between uses?  Be a good egg and research; I do dick for mechanical work anymore.

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Re: Custom MLS head gaskets
« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2021, 01:41:17 AM »
Cometic used to make us custom shit all the time for the boats and even snowmobile engines.
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Re: Custom MLS head gaskets
« Reply #6 on: October 04, 2021, 02:49:38 PM »
I emailed gaskets-to-go  to get a custom MLS head gasket and they already have them for my engine. I ordered 3 to save on shipping.
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