make a top end gasket?

[Guest]

Got a gasket kit that came with all the gaskets except for the top head gasket.

Would like to get a nice laser cut metal gasket but since im cheap thinking about getting some gasket material from the auto parts store and making one instead of spending another $60-$70 for a gasket.

Anyone tried making one?

[Big T]

Head gasket is made from specialized material you won't find at an auto parts store. Buy an OEM one from a dealer
Valve cover gasket is about $25

[JTGS850GL]

Either OEM or Cometic can make a gasket for you. Those are the only two options I would consider.

[sharpy]

No No No. Get some paper gasket from the auto store and make your own head gasket. Cant hurt, but sure will be a steep learning curve.

[JTGS850GL]

Lets first define what "top head gasket" means. Are you talking about the valve cover gasket or the metal gasket between the head and cylinders?

[Nessism]

Head gaskets are specialized. No way to make one at home.

[Nessism]

This OEM gasket kit seems like a decent price even if it's missing a few gaskets...http://www.ebay.com/itm/112211769088...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Realize that you should replace the base gasket any time you pull the head.

[Andrew Vanis]

Got a gasket kit that came with all the gaskets except for the top head gasket.

Would like to get a nice laser cut metal gasket but since im cheap thinking about getting some gasket material from the auto parts store and making one instead of spending another $60-$70 for a gasket.

Anyone tried making one?

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?240172-Some-Gasket-scans-Mostly-1981-GS-750-L&highlight=