haven't heard anything about the kraken longevity, the oem lasts many years. the ballade ones, there are a few reports of those leaking terribly after 1-2 years.

 

Installed the Kraken gasket in Nov... fingers still crossed!

 

Installed the Kraken 15 months ago, all is good so far

 

Hey, I had my mechanic install a Kraken upper vtec gasket I had kept in a closet for 6 years as maintenance 100 miles ago and it won't hold a seal. Should I get another one or try the Science of Speed gasket? I've looked at the forums for feedback on the ScienceofSpeed part and haven't seen much. My mechanic wants to put on a Ballade which I don't want to do based on feedback.

 

Prolly best to buy rubber seals as you need them, rather than keep them in storage. Rubber does have a shelf life. If the seal is silicone, it has a longer shelf life.

 

I bought a Science of Speed one just now, maybe I'll call them & see if they have install tips. That's a good suggestion to use gaskets fresh, maybe it shrunk sitting around. I really need the issue fixed because its throwing vtec codes & oil out and I don't have the $ now for a $500 solenoid assembly.