× Auto Repair Pros Member Benefits TechHelp Knowledge Base Forums Resources My iATN Marketplace Chat Pricing About Us Join Industry Sponsors Video Members Only Repair Shops Auto Pro Careers Auto Pro Reviews
Join Now
International Automotive Technicians Network
Re: Opinion on what happened to this head gasket.
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 2/24/2005

Hi John,

Surface finish is a place to look. Aluminum heads grow more with heat that the cast iron blocks. This is why all the newer engines have gone to multi layered steel (MLS) gaskets. MLS gaskets let the head work on the gasket without damage. The lower ... Login to read more.