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Re: Head Gasket Replacement

To: Geoff Heyland <gheyland@odyssey.on.ca>
Subject: Re: Head Gasket Replacement
From: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2003 07:58:32 -0700
Geoff Heyland wrote:
> 
> 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

Geoff,
I prefer to use spray copper sealant.  It's available from several
sources.  Just be sure to retorque the head hot after initial runup.  

Joe

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