Was looking at purchasing a complete gasket kit for my '03 DII SE and wondering if anyone had any strong opinions on the best options for cost/quality? The ProLine options from Rovers North look easy with all the necessary gaskets and separate bolt kits. Not sure if anyone has experience with their "standard" kit vs. the "premium" kit? How about the composite Atlantic British kit? Any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

I went with Atlantic British premium for my head gaskets set, but I am in Canada so Lucky 8 is no longer an option. Seemed to be good quality

 

Victor Reinz is great quality. Go with the ARP stud kit instead of the TTY ("stretch") bolts -- it can be tricky to get to some of the bolts so completing the correct rotations for the TTYs can be a challenge.

 

@DiscoID ARP studs are worth the money, if you are doing this engine in place the driver side lower rear is a tough access.

By a set of 3 wobble extensions (home depot) and small headed torque wrench and it will be pretty easy

@mollusc good point on the studs

 

I had the AB kit. Had a few wrong gaskets (coolant O rings wrong size) and missing something else, can't remember. They did not want to send out replacements, just a 20$ discount on next order. Also, the lower intake gasket did not fit well at all on the intake runners. Plenty on this fitment in other discussions... AB's composite Head gasket are OK, not stellar. Would consider multi layer coated cometic type next time.