Which way up does head gasket go?
The edge of the gasket with the “ UP ” stamp must be kept up toward the top of the engine block.
What happens if you put the head down on a gasket?
What’s more, when the head is clamped down the RTC silicone can run down into the cooling jackets or the combustion chamber. Completely avoid the use of contaminated or damaged threads. This will give you false torque readings. And it takes away from the bolt’s clamping force.
What happens if you put a cylinder head on the floor?
Another oversight is to place the clean cylinder head on the floor. The head’s weight will push down on itself, causing dirt to latch on to its surface. And again, any surface contamination results in a less than perfect seal.
Do you wash your hands before installing a head gasket?
Before installing your head gasket, you should wash your hands. Otherwise, you risk transferring grease and dirt to the gasket’s surface. And once contaminated, the head or gasket won’t be able to create a proper seal. Another oversight is to place the clean cylinder head on the floor.
What happens if you install a gasket more than once?
And in most cases, that stretching is actually permanent. If you use them more than once, these bolts could over-stretch which compromise the clamping force. Like the popular saying goes: “Measure twice, install once.”
What’s more, when the head is clamped down the RTC silicone can run down into the cooling jackets or the combustion chamber. Completely avoid the use of contaminated or damaged threads. This will give you false torque readings. And it takes away from the bolt’s clamping force.
Can a gasket be installed on either side?
However, others can be installed with either side facing up and the gasket will seal either way. Sometimes gaskets for the same engine might appear very similar, but will not function properly if installed in the wrong direction. So how do you know which way a Fel-Pro gasket is supposed to face when it’s being installed?
Where do you find the up stamp on a Subaru head gasket?
TOP or THIS SIDE UP means that’s the side of the gasket that should be facing you once it’s installed. The UP stamp is found on Fel-Pro head gaskets for Subaru engines, which have horizontally opposed cylinders.
Where do you put the gaskets on a small block Chevy?
For example, the Small Block Chevy and the GM 3.4L V6 head gaskets can be installed with the Blue Stripe coating facing the cylinder heads or the engine block. There are no directional markings on the gaskets. Water outlet and thermostat gaskets can be installed with the striping facing either direction, as long as there no directional indicators.