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Title: Cat 3208 Gaskets
Post by: Mr B3 on May 29, 2023, 08:42:11 pm
Hi all, 
Question for the Guru;s,
Are all head gaskets the same size on a Cat 3208 Turbo Engine,
Other than bigger bores depending on HP,  I cant see that there would be a difference,
Im having trouble getting a head gasket set for my Coach

Thank you in advance,
Brian,
Title: Re: Cat 3208 Gaskets
Post by: Dakota Slim on May 29, 2023, 10:34:48 pm
I replaced the head gasket on the 3208 in my 1981 Foretravel. I believe there are many. See ebay link below.
Also installed new pistons and ground the head. Later, I was told to roll the bearings. while they were in there.

3208 cat head gasket for sale | eBay (https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2512315.m570.l1313&_nkw=3208+cat+head+gasket&_sacat=0)
Title: Re: Cat 3208 Gaskets
Post by: John44 on May 29, 2023, 11:14:43 pm
Think all the head gaskets are the same,HP changes by piston shape,I would not use an aftermarket gasket,find a genuine Cat part.
Title: Re: Cat 3208 Gaskets
Post by: Protech Racing on May 30, 2023, 11:54:03 am
Cylinder Head Gasket for Caterpillar 3208 Natural and Turbo engines | 30,000... (https://dieselpro.com/caterpillar-cylinder-head-gasket-3208-7w2059-natural-turbo-engines.html)