Cometic Head Gaskets $139.99

[3400-95-Modified]

Hydro-lock anyone?

[asylummotorsports]

Hmmm.

I suppose it's best that this was noticed now rather than after a bunch of engines had been assembled and compromised.

But the delay sucks!

[ssdurango]

I called Cometic today, The tech hadn't heard of this issue.
They also told me that these gaskets are suppost to work on the 3.4/3400.
So it looks like they didn't test these head gaskets on the engines they're advertised for.

[SappySE107]

No, they did not test them. I doubt everyone there is aware of the issue but the people in charge do, and are getting a 3100 head gasket now to use for the redesign.

[ssdurango]

Ok, Do you know what time frame we're looking at?

How will that work for the 3400's increased bore?

[SappySE107]

I don't have a time frame yet. The 3100, 3400, and 3500 are the same basic design and bore location so they can base it off any of those gaskets and change the bore/fire ring location like that were doing with the current gaskets that were based on the 3900.

[3400-95-Modified]

Keep us updated and as soon as you know the time frame fill us in.

I'm moving on to my trans to keep me busy and hopefully this gets resolved quickly.

As long as the gasket in the end has the same advertised bore as it did before (3.72 for me) and fits... then I'm good with that. lol

[SappySE107]

I have a list of everyone and what they ordered. I have confirmation now that they do need me to send the gaskets back.

[3400-95-Modified]

I have a list of everyone and what they ordered. I have confirmation now that they do need me to send the gaskets back.

Is that the same as they are taking responsibility for the issue? I would have hated to see this in some way get pinned on you.

If so then thats good, you won't have to worry about picking up the tab for the bad gaskets.

[SappySE107]

They are taking care of it, minus shipping.

[3400-95-Modified]

I don't want to pressure you, but do you think Cometic will be updating you soon with a timeline?

[SappySE107]

I sent them a 3100, 3400, and 3500 gasket yesterday so that they have 3 to compare with. I will find out what I can next week. I left a note that I would like a time frame as soon as they know.

[eckoxl]

I don't want to pressure you, but do you think Cometic will be updating you soon with a timeline?

Again, not looking to add any pressure, but do you think they would have them done before the end of April?

[SappySE107]

My magic 8 ball and crystal ball are getting repaired. I told them I need a time frame as soon as they can give me one. I am hoping for a couple weeks, but do not know at all right now.

[3400-95-Modified]

I'm hoping for more of Ben's timeframe... If it's an end of April deal I may have to nix the idea of using these gaskets. Hopefully he'll get some answers from them this week. It is a big screwup on their part so hopefully they understand they are holding people up and get the production moving on these quick.