yes....there is a sealant / adhesive to be
used on the gasket...b4 you "mate" the two
pieces together...for final assembly.....wait for
addt'l responses from the group...recommending specific
products to use....i am not sure what works best for
the LBC's.......as, i have not done my spit yet...just
4x4 trucks, bikes...and other "toys"...... but...you do want
to use a sealer.....
----- Original Message -----
From: "Geoff Heyland" <gheyland@odyssey.on.ca>
To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2003 5:12 PM
Subject: Head Gasket Replacement
> A quick question - I've pulled the head to check out things on an engine
not
> run since 1985. I've decarbonized the pistons, and the walls look clean -
> everything moves nicely. now I'm ready to put it back together - I have a
new
> gasket set, but should I use some kind of gasket adhesive or something?
>
> Geoff Heyland
> 67 Mk II
> 65 Mk II
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