Disco-Ron Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Is anyone else getting beyond fed up with the poor quality of parts these days, I just bought and fitted a set of 'non blue box' v8 exhaust gaskets, fitted them, and every port is blowing, as the port holes aren't in the right place in relation to the bolt holes..... those that have done this job will appreciate just how fiddly it is.... I'm not amused!; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffR Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Is anyone else getting beyond fed up with the poor quality of parts these days, I just bought and fitted a set of 'non blue box' v8 exhaust gaskets, fitted them, and every port is blowing, as the port holes aren't in the right place in relation to the bolt holes..... those that have done this job will appreciate just how fiddly it is.... I'm not amused!; You have my sympathy mate, been there, done that, ended up fitting blue box ones to my V8 and they worked! But overall, I agree there are probably more lousy parts out there than good ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Buy them from Ebay, look for composite single ones, they fit so much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLineMike Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 You have fitted them the correct way round? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToyRoverlander Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Get them from a dealer? That gets rid of the annoying thing that parts don't fit... costs a bit more, but saves the hassle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landrovernuts Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 I have to be honest and say I have never found any that do not fit including the cheapies on ebay. As said above check they are the right way as they can easily be fitted the wrong way and then you have no chance getting them to seal. If you have standard heads fit the laminated stainless gaskets (each gasket does 2 ports) that were fitted to P38 RR. You can get them cheap on ebay (£8.70 for 4) rather than pay stealer prices. You can possibly get them cheaper else where if you have the time to look. If you have ported heads the composite big bore versions on ebay fit my V8 developments stage 3 heads perfectly. Toby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 I'm not talking about the cheapies on ebay, I'm talking about the composite better quality ones, and I wouldn't waste my money on genuine ones, they really aren't much better than nasty aftermarket stuff. The better ones have metal inserts on the inside of the hole in the gasket, this is what stops it from leaking and burning through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landrovernuts Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 The ported ones I mentioned above have the metal insert in the hole of the gasket and as you say stop them from being burnt through. Having said that the laminate ones as used on a P38 have not given me any bother either. Toby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco-Ron Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 Having looked closer st the issue, I now feel like a prick, I managed to fit 7/8 the wrong way around.... Muppet!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLineMike Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 i did ask having been there once ............. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballcock Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Did that myself once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffR Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Been there..... Another trick I learned with the metal gaskets was to split the old gasket (they are two pieces glued together and add one piece to the new gasket, giving a 3 leaf gasket, that works too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Im going to chime in with something a little controversial. It kind of picks up where Bowie left off with him saying some genuine parts arent any better than cheapo aftermarket - Some months ago i bought a genuine LR V8 composite valley gasket from my nearest dealer. Upon fitting i noticed half of the ports were covered by about 2mm of gasket! Baring in mind this was after i had chucked a cheapo aftermarket one in the bin already! I ended up taking gasket back off and carefully dremelling it to fit. Now heres the controversial bit. When i was at said dealer, what did i see? Only a bloody great Britpart lorry parked at the tradesmans entrance!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Having looked closer st the issue, I now feel like a prick, I managed to fit 7/8 the wrong way around.... Muppet!! I have to confess....... Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco-Ron Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share Posted June 21, 2014 Thank god it's not only me......lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewbar Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Unfortunately is always the way it seems these days, I just dont expect britpart items to fit anymore they're that bad! I've had a lot of bad parts from GSF for my other cars as well so its not just about Land Rover, best bet is buy genuine really I think. Do the job once and do it right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewbar Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 And always check the parts match before fitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Thank god it's not only me......lol I was in a local spares shop recently when a young guy walked in with a head and gasket from a VW Golf. He was rather upset with the counter guy for giving him the wrong gasket. Putting the gasket on the head, he pointed out the mismatched holes The counter guy, without saying a word, picked up the gasket, turned it left to right, and it fitted perfectly ! Cutomer sneaked out without saying a word Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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