Weird head gasket

[Brymck]

Hey everybody, I haven't been on here for awhile and hope you all are doing great. I have a question about the head gaskets on my 2010 GMC Yukon Denali 6.2. My question is are the gaskets supposed to be like 3 sheets riveted together or did I get bamboozled by rockauto? It's my first time in one of these engines lol.

 

[Fless]

Which head gaskets did you purchase?

 

[Brymck]

I got the enginetech rebuilders gasket with fire seal tech whatever the heck that is lol. I never heard of the brand and wanted to try it out

 

[strutaeng]

They are probably MLS (multi layer steel?). And yes, they are riveted together. I've only used the Felpro version of them.

There's a marking that says "Front". Make sure that's towards the front end of the engine.

 

[Brymck]

Oh ok cool! This is the first time I've ever seen gaskets like this so wanted to ask before I go forward with the assembly. All I can say is you all and this site are true life savers to guys like me, thank you so much. I sure miss my small blocks lol

 

[j91z28d1]

Oh ok cool! This is the first time I've ever seen gaskets like this so wanted to ask before I go forward with the assembly. All I can say is you all and this site are true life savers to guys like me, thank you so much. I sure miss my small blocks lol

they make these MLS gaskets for sbc too. I have some in my 406 made by cosmetic.

the exhaust gaskets on your kit should be MLS too. they single layer stuff isn't as good.

 

[rdezs]

Engine tech gaskets and parts are probably the most widely used in the engine rebuilding industry. From what I've read over the years, they're just fine for a standard engine rebuild.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

You may want to consider replacing the head bolts with ARP bolts while you are in there. Do the same, and even more important, for the exhaust manifold bolts.