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    Gaskets?

    My 86 m30 engine is @ the builders. Going with a Hartage head and custom JE pistons 10 to 1 ratio.

    Trying to go all oem BMW parts. However, the upper BMW gasket set lowest price I found is $338.
    The lower is $101. What are other quality gasket makers you have used with success, if any.
    Not looking for cheap but maybe more reasonable. Maybe get after market set but stick with
    BMW head gasket. MLS head gasket is an option but builder says BMW is more forgiving.

    Thanks.
    Bob V

    Decision made, sprung for oem.
    Last edited by 1986series6; 11-01-2018 at 08:59 PM. Reason: more not less!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by 1986series6 View Post
    My 86 m30 engine is @ the builders. Going with a Hartage head and custom JE pistons 10 to 1 ratio.

    Trying to go all oem BMW parts. However, the upper BMW gasket set lowest price I found is $338.
    The lower is $101. What are other quality gasket makers you have used with success, if any.
    Not looking for cheap but maybe more reasonable. Maybe get after market set but stick with
    BMW head gasket. MLS head gasket is an option but builder says BMW is more forgiving.

    Thanks.
    Bob V

    Decision made, sprung for oem.
    I bought an upper and lower set off an eBay seller. "Partscontainer?" Paid $110 for the upper and $40 for the lower shipped. Victor Reintz (OEM)
    '84 Euro 635
    '88 M6 (Gone but not forgotten)

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    I would recommend using a Reinz upper set, but avoid the head gasket. My S38 blew the one I installed from the complete kit. I would use an OEM head gasket.

    Jose
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    Livin the dream!

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    Thanks I went with OEM

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