[tvanlant]

In the process of rebuilding the 2.2 in my 87 GLHS. Just got the MP 2006 head gasket and it is WAY different than the gasket that came off the engine and the 006 gasket doesn't line up with several holes on the head and block. Is this not the right gasket for my car? Was I supposed to use the 005?

 

[turbovanman]

Yep, the 005 is the one you need. I ordered a 006 for shits and giggles and saw what you did, I put the 005 back in. People have run both but I would use the 005!

 

[iTurbo]

Simon is right. The 006 gasket is for x-drilled engines. I used one on a 2.5L T1 engine once. You need to make sure both the head AND block are x-drilled in order to use it.

That being said, I used an 006 gasket on a 2.5 T1 engine once and had no problems whatsoever after many thousands of miles of pizza delivery. The 005 gasket would have been a better choice though, because the replacement head I had on that engine wasn't x-drilled.

 

[glhsken]

Even on an X-drilled block, I run the 005. The x drills are a weak point in the head. It is still drilled for the 005 and I prefer it that way

 

[Lebaronguy2001]

ok, i just purchased an 006 headgasket for my 89 2.5 t1...will this work?...im kinda confused now even though i thought i had figured it out before i ordered the gasket.....is it bad to use this gasket?

 

[glhsken]

NO, it's the correct gasket. I just expressed a personal preference in NOT using the X-drill application.

 

[Lebaronguy2001]

k, thanks ken...i feel better...lol :thumb: