VICTOR REINZ Porsche 911 Engine Gasket Set?

[jamesjedi]

Hoping to get some guidance.

VICTOR REINZ Porsche 911 Engine Gasket Set

I have purchased it already. It has not been getting good reviews. What parts of the kit can I reliably use? What to replace?

I see that teh Wrightwood kit has better reviews.

Thanks for any assistance.

[Tippy]

The biggest problem I have read here is the oil pump squared O-rings. Some kits had them too short, so there wasn't a good enough seal between the cases and oil pump causing no oil pressure.

[jamesjedi]

That would be an issue. I really dont want to spend the money on another gasket kit. I may have to.

[Tippy]

I use the Wrightwood Racing on the low end, Victor-Reinz on the top end.

[jamesjedi]

What was the justification to use the VR on the top end?

[Tippy]

Originally Posted by jamesjedi

What was the justification to use the VR on the top end?

I checked all the fitments and they were spot on. All the gasket dimensions fit the flange dimensions, so I felt comfortable using them.

Others may disagree.

[Henry Schmidt]

CE rings in the Victor Reinz kit are suspect.
Sizing is all over the place so fit is hit or miss.
The last ones I ordered (just trying to keep moving forward on a project) were so bad I sent them back and put the project on hold until I got some from Wrightwood.
I've seen oil return tube o-rings after install before the engine was ever started.
Gasket thickness is also inconsistent.

[jamesjedi]

Thanks Henry. Well - I will try to return them, but most likely past the return date.

Thanks for all the replies.

[Jonny042]

It's so frustrating to me that there are so many questionable parts being sold for these cars.

[jamesjedi]

I am lucky that I will be able to return mine. That said, they may be very good as I have not opened the package.

However, I am going to go with what the professional builders are recommending.

I will be buying the Wrightwood Racing sets.