Ajhsys@aol.com wrote:
>
> In a message dated 11/25/98 12:36:39 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> wmgilroy@lucent.com writes:
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> << Hurray! My head finally came off, well not mine but the cars. >>
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> It might be good to analyze what caused the extreme attraction between your
> head and block. Is there evidence of gasket cement? Is this the first time
> the head was removed (that you know of)? This kind of information may be
> helpful to others on the list who need to replace a head gasket.
>
> TIA
>
> Allen Hefner
> '77 Midget
> '92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport
Looking at the head gasket, head, and block I could not find any signs
of gasket cement. The gasket itself appeared to be a metal sandwiched
between a layer of paper (or something like paper). That stuff was
stuck both to the head and to the block, but more was stuck to the
head. I know that the last owner never removed the head. I think
this is the first time the head was off the car, but there is no way
to be sure. I am the fourth owner of the car, but my NJ title claims
I am the first owner. Great for the ads in the newspaper when I sell the
Midget :-) "1 owner, drive only to church on sundays, store for the
last 17 years in a heat garage, etc."
I have no real clue why the thing was stuck so tight, but I did have
all of the hardware removed. YMMV.
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Bill Gilroy
77 Midget
90 Shar-Pei
E-mail: wmgilroy@lucent.com
Telephone: 732-957-4775
Fax: 732-957-4775
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