clueless 3,258 #1 Posted August 8, 2016 Got my new genuine kohler head gasket for the K181 in Sat. It's not the metal one, are the metal ones better? Just curious, Chris. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,156 #2 Posted August 8, 2016 I prefer the metal ones because they can be reused. But the non metals ones seem to seal just fine in my experience with them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,899 #3 Posted August 8, 2016 All of the Gen U Ine Kohler gaskets for the small K motors I have run across have not been the metal ones. I put a new gasket in Reddi about 4 yrs. ago along with new bolts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkskin's mower junkyard 1,117 #4 Posted August 9, 2016 i havent messed with kohlers much. but since the early 90s i think all headgaskets are made up of graphite and other things. the old briggs gaskets if i was told correctly was metal with obestos in them. i dont know about kohlers though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,342 #5 Posted August 9, 2016 From my experience, it doesn't matter which material you use as long as your head is flat (within .003"), and you tighten the head bolts to the correct torque, and in the correct sequence. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howie 899 #6 Posted August 10, 2016 Then retorque after you run it and then let it cool down. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
