Not really. You've repaired something that was broken, but not done anything about what else that was worn.
Head gaskets are supposed to last the life of the engine. There is no "care" specific to head gaskets.
Changing it to something other than what is recommended will affect the life of the engine. It will also affect the performance.
The life of the engine unless the engine overheats.
Most head gaskets do in fact last the life of the car. The major cause of a head gasket failiure is lack of antifreeze in the system. antifreeze contains corrosion inhibitors which prevent the head gasket rotting and then blowing.
I interpret your question to be: Why do head gaskets (on an engine) blow-out? There can be several problems: The engine head itself might have been tightened incorrectly (misstorqued). This can happen when the engine was first assembled or after a repair. When this happens the pressure on the gasket in not even and not tight enough in places, so the gas pressure of the engine finds the weak spot. The gasket might be defective. Most gaskets have multiple layers bonded together. If the bonding is not correct or a gasket layer was misscut, again, the gas pressure will find the weak spot. The engine head or cylinder block could be warped. This can happen when an engine severely overheats. The two components will not bed the gasket properly and the result can be a blown gasket. The gasket could have simply worn out. They do have a life expectancy and require replacement when the engine ages.
Never, it will last the life of the engine.
Theoretically, under normal operating conditions, and proper maintenence, intake manifold gaskets should last for the entire life of the vehicle. To my knowledge, there is no prescribed routine replacement interval for intake manifold gaskets. Of course anytime a head(s) is removed, then new gaskets should be used in reassembly.
The chain will last the life if the engine and does not require changing.
It is not good. Your head gasket has holes for the oil and water passages in the engine. You may have deprived your engine of oil or coolant and this may shortened the life of your engine.
Normally it will last the life of the engine. However if the engine overheats the gasket can be ruined immediately.
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Life Changing was created on 2006-10-03.