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GrahamB

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Head gasket availability?
« on: 10 April 2012, 11:20:55 pm »
Anyone know where I can buy "just" a head gasket for my gen1 ? Don't fancy buying a whole set if I can avoid.  :eek

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Re: Head gasket availability?
« Reply #1 on: 10 April 2012, 11:36:20 pm »
Try fowlers they have allways had any gaskits I have wanted. Not allways the cheapest though.

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Re: Head gasket availability?
« Reply #2 on: 10 April 2012, 11:53:55 pm »
I got one from my local stealers in Bolton ( ESB) about 18 months ago.
Cant remember exactly how much it was, but I think it was less than 30 quid, thats for just the head gasket.
So it is possible to get them, try your local dealer, they might surprise you :eek
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Re: Head gasket availability?
« Reply #4 on: 11 April 2012, 07:00:56 am »
I believe you can use the early R1 head gasket for a little extra compression, try wemoto etc.

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Re: Head gasket availability?
« Reply #5 on: 11 April 2012, 07:11:34 am »
I believe you can use the early R1 head gasket for a little extra compression, try wemoto etc.

Yes, but you need to alter the cam timing to match, meaning you need slotted cam sprockets and a bit of familiarity with a degree wheel. :)