Thread: Steel vs composite HG

300 Tdi is one of those where original is the way to go - the aftermarket composite type gaskets IMHO are not very good. This confirmed from 2 Landy mechanics I have dealt with and from personal experience having fitted a 'newer' composite gasket and then having to replace it after only 1500km. Put an original back in and did another 100,000km before I sold it

I have heard, use steel OEM if getting block and head decked. Use composite if not.....

G'day wmd, I've got a couple of 300 tdi's & have also wanted a bit more go, what sort of improvement do you expect? thanks

Originally Posted by Marty110

300 Tdi is one of those where original is the way to go - the aftermarket composite type gaskets IMHO are not very good. This confirmed from 2 Landy mechanics I have dealt with and from personal experience having fitted a 'newer' composite gasket and then having to replace it after only 1500km. Put an original back in and did another 100,000km before I sold it

Same here comp casket didnt last long back to oem steel now no problems

Originally Posted by THE BOOGER

Same here comp casket didnt last long back to oem steel now no problems

Umm, OEM is composite (Elring is the brand) MLS is aftermarket

Originally Posted by deesse

G'day wmd, I've got a couple of 300 tdi's & have also wanted a bit more go, what sort of improvement do you expect? thanks

From the reports better cooling is the main benefit and a bit more free reving , every little bit counts with a little motor .
Turners claim a extra 10 hp .

Originally Posted by rick130

Umm, OEM is composite (Elring is the brand) MLS is aftermarket

my OEM 2.8tgv HG is stacks of metal...I thought it shared the same gasket as 300tdi

Originally Posted by uninformed

my OEM 2.8tgv HG is stacks of metal...I thought it shared the same gasket as 300tdi

Nope. Remember your pots are bigger in the bore as well as a longer stroke