best head gasket

rgh1835 · Post by **rgh1835** » 22 Feb 2019, 21:03

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

Post by **RickHaleParker** » 23 Feb 2019, 01:10

My vote is Fel-Pro.

rgh1835 · Post by **rgh1835** » 23 Feb 2019, 18:48

thanks rick, any others?

Cees Klumper · Post by **Cees Klumper** » 23 Feb 2019, 20:52

Volvo's own?

Post by **precopster** » 23 Feb 2019, 22:12

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.

Post by **RickHaleParker** » 23 Feb 2019, 22:56

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?

rgh1835 · Post by **rgh1835** » 24 Feb 2019, 09:53

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.