rcreweread Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Hi all - just trying to sort out some old OE head gaskets so I can take them to Stoneleigh and would appreciate some help from the cognescenti to identify them. Photos attached but to summarise: Item 1 - It is numbered 203885 , made by Coopers in England - I think this is a Vanguard one - are there more than one type? Item 2 - It is numbered 1A948 and "Made in England" but no other markings. Item 3 - It is numbered AE 330 and "Made in England" but no other markings. Item 4 - It is numbered 202203, stamped Stanpart and branded Coopers Made in England. Any help much appreciated and any ideas on value? Cheers Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
signalredshaker Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 I have the following which are all TR4 86mm head gaskets- and all have worked. Marked as follows:- AE330 205481- also marked STANPART and TR3 86mm 2no Completely unmarked but sold as 205481 by a major TR supplier. 2No ditto but supplied by J&M Gaskets & Seals Ltd- much cheaper than any I've previously found, look identical, work fine and around half the cost from memory. 01924 406088. www.jmgaskets-seals.co.uk -no relationship or connection- just fairly near (around 15 miles) to me. James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thibault Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 Hello guys, I text you from france I just have a little question : I’ve got the same head gasket joint, and I’m not shure for the top side and I find anything talking about that. My gasket is a Stanpart cooper TR3 86mm, number 205481 and there is nothing write on it to show me the top and the bottom. If you can answer me on my email you will help me ! Thanks at all Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james christie Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 The last composite head gasket I removed from my TR3 had the smooth side on the TOP. Like yours, It was not marked. Maybe it does not matter, but the experts will be along soon to tell us! james Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motorsport Mickey Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 (edited) .. Edited May 21, 2021 by Motorsport Mickey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 Fitting the head gasket …. smooth side down. The wsm refers to this in the fitting low compression kit section. Which could be a poisson rouge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted May 22, 2021 Report Share Posted May 22, 2021 It probably doesn’t matter which way up they are fitted. Mine is smooth side up but there will be plenty of people who have done the opposite. Rgds Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted May 22, 2021 Report Share Posted May 22, 2021 I also don't think it matters. The gaskets are symetrical. Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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