aq131 head gasket

[nwi boat]

hello everyone new guy here to boats and Volvo Penta b230 engine have a question i am currently rebuilding after a spun bearing on connect rod 1 i was wondering if i needed to buy marine version of the head gasket or can i get away with putting the regular automotive one i read one thread saying all gaskets from auto can be used and at the end it says something about h-p Volvo gasket didn't understand that its going only in fresh water not new to rebuilding engines just didn't see me justifying 100 dollar for a 62 dollar gasket. getting it ready for next season just wanted to rebuild and have something to do over the winter

 

[el_pescador]

The AQ131 is a car engine with a few marine parts attached to it, and the head gasket is not one of those parts. Just get one from an auto parts store, you will be fine.

 

[nwi boat]

thanks for the info