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  • Mtriple
    No R3VLimiter
    • Dec 2003
    • 3139
    #1

    Anyone tried these gasket kits?

    http://www.flyingbrickperformance.com/cart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_84


    Looking to freshen up my M20 (minus the head gasket). Anyone tried either of these head gasket kits? Any input? Is there a better one?
    Originally posted by Simon S
    When a dream is a dream for too long - it becomes a fantasy..
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    • StereoInstaller1
      GAS
      • Jul 2004
      • 22679
      #2
      I did the Reinz on the GFs '89 325i. The material seemed kinda thin on the O-rings, the cam seal was kinda chintzy, 2 of the orings I tossed and replaced locally, just seemed cheap.

      Nice fitment on all hard parts, but I did expect more than just steam holes on the coolant passages to the head.

      On the other hand, no leaks or hassles so far, at all of 570 miles since install.

      Luke

      Closing SOON!
      "LAST CHANCE FOR G.A.S." DEAL IS ON NOW

      Luke AT germanaudiospecialties DOT com or text 425-761-6450, or for quickest answers, call me at the shop 360-669-0398

      Thanks for 10 years of fun!

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        • AdamF 88iS
          R3VLimited
          • Oct 2003
          • 2051
          #3
          Never heard of Elwis-Royal. They aren't OEM, thats for sure.

          Victor-Reinz is a mid grade brand to me.

          Elring is the devil. Do not use.

          Goteze is the best, try to find them.
          Adam Fogg- '88 M3

          Common sense- It's the new 'gifted'

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            • StereoInstaller1
              GAS
              • Jul 2004
              • 22679
              #4
              Originally posted by AdamF 88iS
              Never heard of Elwis-Royal. They aren't OEM, thats for sure.

              Victor-Reinz is a mid grade brand to me.

              Elring is the devil. Do not use.

              Goteze is the best, try to find them.
              Shit, now I hear the truth.

              So when is her motor gonna start leaking?

              Closing SOON!
              "LAST CHANCE FOR G.A.S." DEAL IS ON NOW

              Luke AT germanaudiospecialties DOT com or text 425-761-6450, or for quickest answers, call me at the shop 360-669-0398

              Thanks for 10 years of fun!

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                • Mtriple
                  No R3VLimiter
                  • Dec 2003
                  • 3139
                  #5
                  Thanks guys. Does the dealer have a similar head gasket "set" with all of the misc. gaskets and o-rings, or do you need to order them individually?
                  Originally posted by Simon S
                  When a dream is a dream for too long - it becomes a fantasy..

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                    • Mtriple
                      No R3VLimiter
                      • Dec 2003
                      • 3139
                      #6
                      Any more input on this??? I need to order something in the next week.
                      Originally posted by Simon S
                      When a dream is a dream for too long - it becomes a fantasy..

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                        • DCColegrove
                          Banned
                          • Dec 2007
                          • 2748
                          #7
                          The only head gaskets and engine seals I'll use are straight from the dealer...

                          The rest of the stuff is fairly forgiving.

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                            • JLegleiter
                              Noobie
                              • Jan 2009
                              • 35
                              #8
                              Originally posted by AdamF 88iS
                              Never heard of Elwis-Royal. They aren't OEM, thats for sure.
                              Not OEM for BMW.

                              They're a Danish company and are an OEM supplier to Volvo. I can't speak to their quality though.


                              Originally posted by DCColegrove
                              The only head gaskets and engine seals I'll use are straight from the dealer...
                              Really? I would rather know what I am buying.

                              I'm not going to trust BMW's judgment on which parts supplier they are using this week.


                              Current}                               1989 325i
                              Past} 1984 528e, 1986 528e, 1992 325i, 1983 528e

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                                • monty
                                  Mod Crazy
                                  • Feb 2007
                                  • 665
                                  #9
                                  So what set did you go with?
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                                    • nickpdx
                                      Mod Crazy
                                      • Oct 2008
                                      • 679
                                      #10
                                      I always thought Victor-Reinz products were supposed to be pretty top of the line?

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