Are engine gasket sets still available? If so, at what point is it better to buy the set than order the individual gaskets and seals?
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brian
Gasket sets vs individual pieces -available/better?
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I think you will have to buy individual gaskets.-
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gasket sets are available BUT valve $eal$
From honda, the "A" set for the cylinders/ top end is $411.00.
the "B" set for he crankcase is $83.00"
problem with the "A" set - Honda valve seals are $9.19! each. That's $220.56, plus 15% tax = forget it.
Aftermarket for me!
The aftermarket head and base gaskets are about 25% cheaper.
I will be investigating what I need versus the "B" set. One nos. set sold recently on ebay, the photo showed the plastic wrap yellowing from the seal oil, which takes a little while, meaning that they could be old and hardening. The cost plus shipping, tax and duty would have been more than the $83.00 dealer price.
the "B" set for he crankcase is $83.00"
problem with the "A" set - Honda valve seals are $9.19! each. That's $220.56, plus 15% tax = forget it.
Aftermarket for me!
The aftermarket head and base gaskets are about 25% cheaper.
I will be investigating what I need versus the "B" set. One nos. set sold recently on ebay, the photo showed the plastic wrap yellowing from the seal oil, which takes a little while, meaning that they could be old and hardening. The cost plus shipping, tax and duty would have been more than the $83.00 dealer price.
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