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rgh1835
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about to replace head gasket on 06 s40. what is the best,most reliable one to use?

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My vote is Fel-Pro.
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thanks rick, any others?

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Volvo's own?

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I've purchased head gasket kits for Volvo probably about 5 times from EBay UK seller shirley9293. Nothing wrong with them. Cars I installed them to are still running after many years.
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rgh1835 wrote: 23 Feb 2019, 18:48 thanks rick, any others?
There is only one best one. Are you looking for the best one or a list of top brands?
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1998 C70, B5234T3, 16T, AW50-42, Bosch Motronic 4.4, Special Edition package.
2017 Ford PIU. 3.5l, Twin Turbo, 365 Hp.
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2003 S40, B4204T3, 14T twin scroll AW55-50/51SN, Siemens EMS 2000. ( Killed by a plastic radiator. )
2004 S60R, B8444S TF80 AWD. Yamaha V8 conversion ( I moved, the project did not )
2005 XC90 T6 Executive, B6294T, 4T65 AWD, Bosch Motronic 7.0. ( Transmission dead after sitting for a winter )

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Location: carrollton tx

Post by rgh1835 »

thanks for all responses. i was asking for the best gasket for a field repair. i understand volvo uses several different sources. rick not to argue, but other people might not agree. i like fel-pro just fine,but not blind to other brands.

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