Oil cooled head gasket re use ?

[Joseph]

On 10/19/2022 at 3:41 PM, Arttu said:

Well, it isn't something that the gasket manufacturers assume you to do. So you won't find reconditioning kits for your gasket

The rivets aren't that critical since they are needed only for holding the sandwich together while you assemble the engine. When I have done this I have been able to re-use old rivets that I have drilled open. Alternatively you can get creative and use pop rivets, suitable copper wire or something like that. For sealing I have used Permatex copper spray.

Clothing industry uses pressed eyelets. It looks like you can get equivalent stuff in small diameters that could be of use from sewing suppliers