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Head Gasket

Postby vauxhallbitz » Fri Aug 03, 2018 9:59 pm

I am a bit confused, can someone tell me if the HA HB and HC gaskets are the same.

I have a Vauxhall gasket part number 2716536 is that correct for my 1256 Viva E?
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Re: Head Gasket

Postby 1972nail » Fri Aug 03, 2018 10:12 pm

They look similar but the HC can come in at least 2 different types. The early one has the same bolt hole sizes as the earlier 1159 engine but the E Coupe should have the later type with the bigger head bolts.

The part number looks like it is a very old one as most late HC ones start with 9

I'm sure that someone with more knowledge of the OHV engine than me will add to this.
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Re: Head Gasket

Postby 1972nail » Fri Aug 03, 2018 10:24 pm

Just checked the parts book and it looks like the 1256 gasket should be 2694799 which was replaced by 91046278

You can find a copy of the parts books here

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Re: Head Gasket

Postby vauxhallbitz » Fri Aug 03, 2018 10:42 pm

Thanks for that it might explain how I got water in all four bores if the gasket was wrong???

Anyone got the correct one for sale?
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Re: Head Gasket

Postby 1972nail » Fri Aug 03, 2018 10:56 pm

Fred in the Club Spares?
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Re: Head Gasket

Postby StefanM » Mon Aug 06, 2018 7:49 am

2716536 is a head gasket set suitable the low compression 1159 engine found in HA vans from 67 and also some HB engines. Only suitable for 3/8" studs also. The gasket is very thick and made of copper/graphite/asbestos or similar.
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Re: Head Gasket

Postby vauxhallbitz » Mon Aug 06, 2018 9:47 am

Thanks for that, I will get the correct one from Fred.
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