Rockauto.com NB head gasket?
 

So a Mazda HG is ~$100.

Rockauto has these ... anyone use em?


ROL GASKETS Part # HG31930 {Head Gasket}
(POZI-SEAL bead) (Only 1 Remaining)

$15.64


FEL-PRO Part # 26234PT
DOHC engine; Head bolts not incl.; Head bolt replacement recommended; PermaTorqueMLS™

$32.79


ROCK PRODUCTS Part # HG430

$46.79

Fel-pro are great, guaranteed and can be had locally at Autozone for $25

Is the Felpro a multi-layer metal gasket like the OEM?

Yes. If I recall correctly the Felpro is a 3 layer while the OEM is a 4 layer, on the NA anyway. My memory might be lying to me though. I think my final gasket ended up being a Felpro. Surely cheaper than OEM.

26234PT - (Felpro NB HG) $46 at Autozone.

2072997313637 Rockauto %5 discount code put under "How did you hear about us".

Frank

PermaTorqueMLS™

Thanks guys.

Now I wonder why the FEL-PRO PermaTorqueMLS gaskets have 2 different part numbers between the 2002 (VVT) and the 2000 (NB non VVT):

2000
FEL-PRO Part # 9717PT
$59.99



2002:
FEL-PRO Part # 26234PT
$32.79

i dont know for sure, but i would assume there is oil passages on teh vvt motor?

similar to honda vtec and non vtec hg.