Which Head Gasket Compound? (Or not bother?)

[56Lotus]

Hi all

I'm rebuilding my all alloy FWA using a competition steel head gasket, which is very thin. My liners aren't protruding the best and in the very old manual they say use a sealing compound with a gasket. Now they wouldn't be referring to a steel head gasket but an older thicker type. I'm thinking of using a gasket compound in addition but have no idea what to use.

Both head and block are alloy and the gasket is steel. What would be the best compound to use? Compression ratio should be about 10:1 so does that count as high compression? I'm looking for something that would be best for metal to metal sealing.

What does the great collective think? Can't currently get hold of the experts for pro advice.

Thanks for your help

Jon Adams

[56Lotus]

Thanks all

I've spoken to the experts and its a thin coating of wellseal. To me the gasket is a thin piece of steel with raised ridges around all the holes. I believe the raised lip of the liner will cut into the gasket and create a seal, not enough lip not a good enough seal so the gasket doesn't work. Now off to measure the liners.

Thanks

Jon Adams