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Re: Double headgasket U20

To: Kyle Hagemann <kwhcpa@addler.net>
Subject: Re: Double headgasket U20
From: Jim Tyler <toplessdatsun@ga.prestige.net>
Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 14:33:58 -0400

Kyle Hagemann wrote:
> 
> Hi again-
> 
> ...I'll spare you the usual wordy explanation:-) is it advisable
> and/or possible to use two headgaskets on a U20 to lower
> compression and tighten the timing chain (my two goals while I
> have the rascal apart).
> 

Not a good idea, it will typically leak somewhere, or you end up 
passing the half ass mess on to the next owner (labeling you a "P.O"). 
You MAY get away with it, but it isn't the right way to correct the problem.


Jim

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