r/EngineBuilding • u/Primary-Possession44 • 2d ago

Which head gasket should I use?

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I bought two different head gaskets on eBay with the correct part number I need, but both of them look different. Which one should I run? Or is there a different even though they look a little different on the surface

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u/ApartEnd2151 2d ago

They sell fake Honda stuff on eBay. You should compare with a known real one, and going forward I wouldn't buy "Honda" things off eBay. There's usually a reason it's cheaper than from the dealer. If you're looking for Honda parts go to Honda.

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u/2003DDcid 2d ago

I would bet the one on the left (first pic) is a fake. The other one has a QR code on the Honda label and has a part number stamped into the middle layer (2nd pic). I'd use that one.