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Re: gaskets, sealer, etc.

To: lwdent <lwdent@fwi.com>
Subject: Re: gaskets, sealer, etc.
From: Simon Favre <simon@mondes.com>
Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2000 11:02:25 -0800
I'm getting good results with the Ultra-Copper spray on head gaskets.
I have heard of the Aluminum paint trick.

lwdent wrote:
> 
> Bill, a very good discussion of sealers, and with your permission, I
> would like to post it on my 356 Porsche talk line.
> 
> One other addition, or comment if you will,
> 
> I too have built many engines over the years, both racing and auto/truck
> when I owned Fort Wayne Crankshaft Service, and I was taught early to
> spray head gaskets with aluminum spray can paint on both sides before
> installation, allow to tack up a bit, then install and torque in the
> recommended manner and to the recommended torque's.

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