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headgasket thickness
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22-08-2012, 01:49 PM
Wondering if anyone can advise me..
Getting a refurbed head, he said its only had a very small amount skimmed off, maybe a couple of thou? I think he said.. What thickness should I go for?
22-08-2012, 02:35 PM
I just usually get thickest one that payen do steel laminate one i usually use, im sure someone will be along soon with maybe a better reply
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22-08-2012, 03:14 PM
Ok cool. I will be getting victor reinz from my local engine shop.
22-08-2012, 03:44 PM
i just ask what sizes they do and then pick biggest imo better for compression and will compensate for skims its had
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23-08-2012, 11:48 AM
Just get a standard 3 notch, the difference between thinest and thickest is naff all anyway, you honestly wont notice any difference which ever you run....its just text book stuff to bother mesuring it all up / picking the right one
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23-08-2012, 12:08 PM
Ok cheers, will give the engine shop a call later.
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