Head gasket question

[jbecker]

I am ordering new HG for my ea82 turbo and does the HG have to be for a turbo car or will a non turbo one work. Are all 1.8L motors have the same HG. Thanks, Jason

[Gloyale]

Originally they where different gaskets. IIRC, Turbo used a fully silicon coated gasket, and non turbo a more conventional graphite laminate. Old stock gasket made to the early specifications should be used in the correct application.

 

However the newly manufactured gaskets from subaru and nearly all aftermarkets are an improved graphite laminate that replaces both. Most people on the board here say OEM or Fel-pro only. I've used other, cheaper brands that have lasted well, BUT, I re-torque mine after a hot run and cool down. Most people don't re-torque.

That was really an experiment too, using the cheapo-s. If you got the money, and don't want to worry, by all means use the OEM. I would only want to install OEM or Fel-pro for a customer job I had to garauntee.

[idosubaru]

i would (and do) use the Fel-Pro PT (permatorque) gaskets. add 5 pounds to the final torque and call it a day. retorquing takes way too long for no added gain in reliability.

 

any other gasket you buy should follow the FSM retorque procedures.

[subiemech85]

ishino = oem http://catalog.autohausaz.com/autohausaz/detailw.jsp?sid=h1zpmx55w2v4m5yq03rmtf45&partner=autohausaz&year=1985&make=SU&model=LOY-4WDT-001&category=A8010&part=Cylinder%20Head%20Gasket%20Set

[jbecker]

thanks for your help i will use fel pro's. What should i torque them too. And what any other advice on what to replace or reseal while my motor is out. Also what is the gasket called that is in between the head and the cam. I can't find where to get those at, im pretty sure they are not the valve cover gasket. I can find those all over websites.

Thanks, Jason

[idosubaru]

torque procedures are hear...it's a multi-step process, not a one time torque.

 

the cam carriers (between the cam and head) are not sealed by any pre-made or bought gasket. use Anaerobic or RTV sealant from a bottle. Many use RTV because it's easy and cheap. I prefer Anaerobic as it does not run the risk of coagulating in the oil supply. RTV won't if you apply it properly and don't over do it.

[MilesFox]

there is no gasket between the cam tower, its a bead of silicone. anearobic or ultra grey is what you will need "import grey" as it may be referred to

 

here are some pics of ea82t in various stages of headgasket repair

[daeron]

there *is* a small, metal reinforced O ring that sits in the oil passage of the cam tower.. the OEM brand (also Ishino I believe) is available thru http://www.thepartsbin.com along with the OEM brand intake manifold gaskets, which are also a must.

[idosubaru]

oh yes, replace that cam carrier o-ring. it's a metal reinforced o-ring only available through Subaru ($2.13) or thepartsbin.com like he mentioned. you'll need two (one for each side). do NOT reuse the old ones or try to use any other kind of o-rings.