Looks like I will be pulling the heads on my Raider in the near future. I'm laying down a pretty thick smoke screen for the first minute or so after cold start, which then stops once the engine starts to warm up. Since I'm seeing a small drop in coolant level I'm guessing at this point that the head gasket may have a tiny breach, but it is also possible that a valve guide has dropped. I re-did the valve stem seals a couple of years ago, but I suppose it is possible that one has failed. I have not yet run a compression test, but intend to before I start tearing into it.

All that to ask -- how many folks have used the Felpro HS9112PT1 head gasket set ( HS9112PT1 ) and what your experience -- either good or bad -- has been?

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Eric W.

That's the set I used on my rebuild. No issues thus far. Was pleased with the fitment and performance.

Used 2 sets on 2 different rebuilds. No issues with either engines. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

Thanks guys! Good to hear positive feedback on the set.

Eric W.