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Old 08-14-2025, 12:52 PM   #1
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I noticed a problem with the head gasket on my 32 sedan. I got the gasket changed and had it back running today. The gasket that failed was a "best" brand. It is the second one that has failed. I'll not use them again.
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Old 08-14-2025, 02:20 PM   #2
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I noticed a problem with the head gasket on my 32 sedan. I got the gasket changed and had it back running today. The gasket that failed was a "best" brand. It is the second one that has failed. I'll not use them again.
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Old 08-14-2025, 02:28 PM   #3
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What brand did you replace it with, Mart?
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What brand did you replace it with, Mart?
Felpro.

I started a thread separately.
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Old 08-14-2025, 08:07 PM   #5
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Thanks guys, I was waiting to see the old Flathead gurus come walking out of the corn to help me with my projects.
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