1996 4.3 auto head gaskets ok,fresh water only?

[Bansheex13]

Is it ok to use Auto head gaskets if you only run the boat in freshwater,or should you spend the extra $$$ on marine?

 

[Don S]

Re: 1996 4.3 auto head gaskets ok,fresh water only?

I wouldn't use any steel lined head gaskets on any marine engine fresh or not. But you can get excellent gasket kits from Felpro with composite gaskets that work great.

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: 1996 4.3 auto head gaskets ok,fresh water only?

Yes you can use them.It's not recomended .Jerry

 

[Bondo]

Re: 1996 4.3 auto head gaskets ok,fresh water only?

Ayuh,....

Steel shim gaskets are rarely used any more in Rebuilds.....
And,...
All of the newer Composite Gaskets have the SSteel fire-rings,....
So,....
As long as you're using a Composite Gasket,...
It really Doesn't matter....
And,...
As noted by Don,.... Felpro is about as Good as they Get......