which mls gasket for me

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Post Thu Jul 03, 2008 7:21 pm

hi guys
i have blown my headgasket on my m20 325i turbo last nite and im in need of repalcing it
i wanna go mls way but dont know which one to go for

im running 10psi on a t34 turbo with standard internals
i have the later type m20 with the low comp block.

will be going holset in the future.

thanks guys

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Post Thu Jul 03, 2008 8:34 pm

i have a .120 mls gasket for sale, it has been fitted but never started the motor with it, cost me £150, it takes the compresion down to around 8.0cr, make me an offer if you want it?
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Post Thu Jul 03, 2008 8:38 pm

The CR depends whether OP has decked his block or had his head skimmed already.
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Post Thu Jul 03, 2008 8:49 pm

wont i need longer bolts with the .120 mls
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Post Thu Jul 03, 2008 9:20 pm

not sure mate i used arp bolts, the only reason i took it out was i got bored and decide to rebuild the whole motor and oring and weld the head so i can use a standard gasket.