Delivery Information
We pride ourselves on providing you with the very best delivery service for your RCM Consignment.
We work closely with our logistics partners who will ensure your goods arrive safely and in good time.
For UK based, European & Rest of the World Consignments we use both Royal Mail and DHL Express.
Royal Mail orders must be received by 12.30 noon (UK Time) for same day shipping.(*Subject to availability).
National & International courier orders must be received by 3pm (UK Time) for same day shipping.(*Subject to availability).
Tracking information will be sent to you once your order has been processed, alternatively you can track the consignment using the following web addresses:
UK Shipping Guide
Service |
Destination |
Delivery Time |
Consignment Weight |
Trackable |
Details |
Royal Mail - 1st Class Post |
UK |
1-2 working days |
Up to 2kg |
No |
|
Royal Mail - 1st Class Signed for |
UK |
1-2 working days |
Up to 2kg |
Yes |
Provides proof of delivery |
Royal Mail - Special Delivery |
UK |
Next working day before 1pm |
Up to 2kg |
Yes |
Guaranteed Saturday delivery also available if required. |
UK Courier - DHL |
UK |
Next working day before 5pm |
Up to 70kg |
Yes |
Longer delivery times for Scottish Highlands & Islands, Isle of Man, Channel Isles & Scilly Isles |
International Shipping Guide
Service |
Destination |
Delivery Time |
Consignment Weight |
Trackable |
Details |
Royal Mail - International Tracked & Signed for |
International |
5-15 working days |
Up to 2kg |
Yes |
Proof of Delivery can be found on the Royal Mail website |
DHL Express |
International |
1-6 working days |
Up to 70kg |
Yes |
Proof of Delivery can be found on the DHL website |
Proof of Delivery can be found on the DHL websiteFor confirmation of DHL international transit times please see https://www.dhlexpress.nl/sites/default/files/dhl_express_transit_times_2022.pdf
Custom Duties & VAT
- The RCM website gives you product pricing including and excluding VAT.
- If you are purchasing goods from within the UK you will be charged VAT at 20%.
- If you are purchasing goods from outside the UK, you will not be charged VAT.
- If purchasing from outside the UK, you will be charged duty and VAT on the goods you have purchased from RCM as it enters your country. It will be the responsibility of the purchaser to make sure these extra charges are paid on entry into the importing country.
DESCRIPTION
Engineered to perform under the most extreme of conditions our cylinder head gaskets are rated for use up to and over 600BHP.
Unlike most conventional cylinder head gaskets, our gaskets use what is most commonly known as a “folded stopper level”. This revolutionary design dramatically reduces the chances of any pressure leakage from the cylinders. An increased thickness in the gasket is introduced around vital sealing areas and the design of this extra layer forms a much stronger barrier to prevent gasses / pressure / water and oil escaping from its designated area. The layer acts as a very reliable defence and is highly recommended for any Subaru, specifically those running above the standard factory torque / horsepower figures.
In conjunction with this new technology our gaskets also feature a unique nitrile rubber coating. This coating is designed to act as a cushion in which to fill / take up any areas of imperfection found in either the cylinder head or block faces, to ensure you have the very best combustion chamber armour!
Finally our cylinder head gaskets are all stamped from dies as appose to laser cut. With die stamping you can process a large amount of material at once which means that variations in the quality of each individual gasket is far less compared to laser cutting (in which each gasket section is cut separately to one another). With Die Cutting the finished edges are also far superior, leaving a much smoother, neater edge to the gasket as appose to laser cut steel which leaves a sharper edge behind.
For the ultimate seal all our gaskets are manufactured and designed to accept the larger 12mm and 14mm cylinder head studs also available from our online store. The standard cylinder head bolt (the component that joins the cylinder head to the block and offers force to seal your cylinder head gasket in place) is 11mm thick and uses a relatively fine thread. It is important to remember this bolt was developed for use on a mainstream engine producing no more than 320Bhp, Subaru did not manufacture this bolt for use with anything above this power and as such it is important to consider stronger and more suitable replacements. Here at RCM we manufacture both a 12mm and 14mm replacement head stud and nut kits. The studs are naturally stronger due to their extra thickness and superior material quality but they also benefit from a much coarser rolled thread (meaning you can tighten them far more than the standard bolt which in turn will offer a much higher clamping load between both the cylinder head and block faces where you head gasket is situated.)
Reliability is key to any engine rebuild, whether done for higher horsepower applications or just a simple repair / refresh its important to choose your components wisely so that you don’t end up repeating the process later down the line.
Gaskets are priced individually. You will need to purchase x2 gaskets for a Subaru engine build.
• Available Sizes: 0.78mm | 1.1mm | 1.5mm
• Fitment: EJ22
• 14mm Diameter Head Stud / Bolt Holes (Also suitable for use with Standard Head Bolts and 11mm Stud Kits
• Die Cut
• Folded Stopper Layers
• Multi Layer Steel Gasket (MLS)
• Nitrile Rubber Coated
• Improved sealing capacity over conventional gaskets thanks to its Nitrile Rubber Coating.
• Increased protection around combustion chambers by means of its Folded Stopper Layers.
• Die Cut precision manufactured for the highest quality finish and fitment.
• Ready for immediate use our larger 12mm & 14mm head stud kits
• Complete range of sizes available for all EJ20, EJ22, EJ25, EJ25+ series engines.
• Complete range of sizes available for all EJ20, EJ22, EJ25, EJ25+ series engines.
Please Note, these are individual head gaskets, you will need to add 2 x gaskets to your basket if you require a pair.
For use with EJ22 engine only.
Please note; compression ratio can vary depending on choice of engine components and cylinder head gasket thickness.
If you are unsure of which gasket may be correct for your application then please contact us.
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