Author Topic: wanted copper bis head gasket (Read 2085 times)

lilp4130 · « **on:** September 07, 2008, 02:22:21 PM »

does any one know where i can get a copper head gasket for my bis??
gonna get the head skimmed,she's been lying up way too long,
this should get me back on the road untill i can source the other bits i need for the 1.0l swap
thanks!

Pete126 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 07, 2008, 06:35:49 PM »

Axel Gerste do them 28 euros plus post but its worth giving ricambio international a ring and speak to Franco 07501 721034 or Felice 07501 721035 in the U.K.

ciaoflyer · « **Reply #2 on:** September 07, 2008, 06:48:39 PM »

I bought a copper gasket from Ricambio, they have to sell you a complete gasket set and it's around Â£50!

lilp4130 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 08, 2008, 05:15:04 PM »

great lads thanks!
anyone know how much the head needs skimmed??

stuey · « **Reply #4 on:** September 08, 2008, 05:20:36 PM »

most engine shops (and I worked in one for 2 years) will only skim the head the minimum amount to get the face level again unless you specifically request it to raise the compression.

theres no set amount (I assume you are having it done after the head gasket has gone?)

lilp4130 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 13, 2008, 12:12:37 PM »

thanks,thats what i was worried about if there was a required amount to keep the compression the same as standard with the thicker gasket,
i'm used to vespa's being quite sensitive to compression!