Anybody seen those six dollar head gaskets?

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Posted by Greg B
11/08/2024 2:36 PM 		#1

That are flooding amazon and ebay?   I was seriously thinking about ordering one just to see the quality.   Anyway...

I just bought some Felpro 9333pt -1 on closeout on rock auto.  $12.00   I noticed the price of head gaskets is going way up.   So fyi if anyone is needing some.  They still have some left.

FEL-PRO    9333PT1    Cylinder Head Gasket
Wholesaler Closeout -- 30 Day Warranty    $ 12.10    $ 0.00    2    $ 24.20
Shipping    Ground    $ 10.99
Tax         $ 1.49
Order Total         $ 36.68

Balance Due         $ 0.00

Last edited by Greg B (11/08/2024 2:41 PM)

If multiple things can go wrong, the one that will go wrong will be the one that causes the most damage.
 
Posted by Nos681
11/08/2024 6:31 PM 		#2

You will have to throw me a bone Greg..

I do not see $6 head gaskets for 289 or 351w.

What are your “key words” for the search?

Just curious what they look like.

 
Posted by Greg B
11/08/2024 8:22 PM 		#3

Just type in 9333pt  on either eBay or amazon.  They pop up.

If multiple things can go wrong, the one that will go wrong will be the one that causes the most damage.
 
Posted by MS
11/08/2024 9:35 PM 		#4

9333pt-1 is a good gasket for iron head engines

Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
 
Posted by Nos681
11/08/2024 10:09 PM 		#5

I found your gasket on Rock Auto.

The company description on RA makes me think that they are a “global sourcing company” throwing the “Made in Germany” B.S. as a green country for sales.

Of course the company name on the “box” is different.

I did not find what the gasket is constructed of either on RA or Amazon.
Reminds me of a “Printoseal-ish” design.


 
Posted by TKOPerformance
11/09/2024 6:10 AM 		#6

Yeah, one of the world's leading supplier, yet no one has ever heard of them...

 
Posted by BobE
11/09/2024 7:07 AM 		#7

Well, if I'm installing head gaskets (or other parts that require significant efforts to replace again), I default to paying a higher price for what maybe no better product than the cheaper one, but I'll feel better about it (even if it is a false comfort).  

65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
 
Posted by Greg B
11/09/2024 7:40 AM 		#8

BobE wrote:

Well, if I'm installing head gaskets (or other parts that require significant efforts to replace again), I default to paying a higher price for what maybe no better product than the cheaper one, but I'll feel better about it (even if it is a false comfort).  

Yepp... never said I was going to use them, I just noted it because it's a heck of a price.   Lots of things it's best to defer to the tried and known quantity.

That said, if I had an engine I didn't really care about like a derby car or such, I'd consider it.  Apparently this company supplies oe manufacturers.   At 5.33 free shipping, it's really hard to not let curiosity get the best of me. 
 

If multiple things can go wrong, the one that will go wrong will be the one that causes the most damage.
 
Posted by Greg B
11/13/2024 8:16 AM 		#9

Look at how my Felpro head gaskets arrived!   (Shakes head). At least I got a magnet.





Edit:  RA is making this right and sending out a replacement order.   Quickly responding.  And hopefully packed better!

Last edited by Greg B (11/13/2024 10:28 AM)

If multiple things can go wrong, the one that will go wrong will be the one that causes the most damage.
 
Posted by TKOPerformance
11/13/2024 2:53 PM 		#10

For want of the words "DO NOT BEND" on the package...

 
Posted by Greg B
11/15/2024 1:04 PM 		#11

Replacement just arrived in good shape.  Packed in the exact same size box, and all the same way.  Just a different shipper.   

Received a Chevy impala magnet...lol.

It's all good.

If multiple things can go wrong, the one that will go wrong will be the one that causes the most damage.
 


 
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