After talking with my mechanic, I'm unsure on what head gasket to purchase. Originally I was going to go with a Cosworth metal head gasket. My mechanic said the issue with going to a steel head gasket is the fact it isn't as "forgiving" as an OEM gasket. Meaning, if everything isn't 100% level, then a leak can happen again. With OEM, you have a better chance of not getting a leak even if there are some minor discrepancies. I'm also looking at getting a new exhaust manifold gasket and inlet manifold gasket. I've seen entire OEM kits for a decent price that includes just about all gaskets. I'm leaning towards one of these kits. What do you guys think?
I'm also looking at getting new head bolts, but I'm not sure if I want to purchase something like the APR Head Stud Kit. It's just so much money. Would standard head bolts be alright?
If I go with the OEM gasket kit and a standard set of bolts, I'll be looking at around £100-£150. If I go with a Cosworth Head Gasket and the APR Head Stud Kit, I'll be close to £280 without even the getting the other gaskets and getting the head skimmed.
I'm also looking at getting new head bolts, but I'm not sure if I want to purchase something like the APR Head Stud Kit. It's just so much money. Would standard head bolts be alright?
If I go with the OEM gasket kit and a standard set of bolts, I'll be looking at around £100-£150. If I go with a Cosworth Head Gasket and the APR Head Stud Kit, I'll be close to £280 without even the getting the other gaskets and getting the head skimmed.