Myfirstsubie89 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Im trying to buy a headgasket set from 1aauto.com and the kit says its for a h4 ej253 will that fit for my 02 legacy which has a ej252 here is the link https://www.1aauto.com/subaru-head-gasket-set/i/1aegs00090?f=563039&y=2002 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesA Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 If you are going to keep the car, please don't use cheap head gaskets. You'll end up having to do the job again in a few years. See if you can find multi-layer steel (MLS) head gaskets from a good manufacturer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setnev Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 FEL-PRO 26170PT are what you need to use. Right now, they're on sale on Rock Auto for $18.77 plus shipping which is a steal considering they're normally around $30 a piece. Depending on your mileage, you might be able to reuse the head bolts. Everyone says replace the head bolts when you do the gaskets, but I have never had an issue reusing them with a NA motor. Turbo motor is a different story. They usually use stretch bolts which cannot be reused. Like Miles said, DO NOT CHEAP OUT on the head gasket. I did by buying a cheap engine gasket set that included some weird composite gaskets. Ask me what happened 1,500 miles later?!? I was redoing the head gaskets again. I have a video on my YouTube channel (boxerdb.com) that shows the difference in gaskets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumbleRumble Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Get OEM gasket kit. MLS reduces compression. Makes your car slower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setnev Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Get OEM gasket kit. MLS reduces compression. Makes your car slower. If the heads are getting milled, that's not an issue. I though the PermaTorque MLS were factory thickness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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