complete engine gasket set question.

[villageidiot]

i need to get a complete engine gasket set..... is there a recommended set?

locally, i can get a fel pro set, at the cost of roughly 140 bucks

rock auto shows a few:
ITM
DNJ
Auto 7
Sealed power

is there a reason to go with one over another?

reason being, i have to do the rear main seal on the festiva, i figure the oil pan has a slight weep, and i might as well just go ahead and pop the head, do a quick valve check(valve job if necessary) timing belt, water pump, oil pump, and check the crank main and rod bearings while i have it apart. i dont like doing things twice, but don't see a reason to do a full rebuild. (110,000 miles)

thanks for the help.

cheers

[sc72]

As for gaskets, Sealed Power and Fel Pro are name brands and have been around for years, before you start the tear down do a compression check just to be sure or do a leak down test. good luck

[tac]

I was a name brand guy but doing a cheapie rebuild for my daughter and ordered DNJ from Rockauto. I was impressed with the DNJ gasket set.

[Fordverde]

Victor Reinz 01-52420-01 full set, simply perfect! but $$$$$

[SWRT]

I have heard some bad stuff about DNJ on my Subaru's though.
Tensioner assemblies blowing up, timing belts breaking...not a huge
deal on these cars, but you may as well get your moneys worth. I
say go with the Felpro out of those options you chose.