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Old Mar 14th, 2019, 17:20   #8
Stephen Edwin
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I think it has been asked, why is the gasket being changed?

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If this is a red block engine. Having removed the head, I would take the head to an auto engineer to assess what work is or is not needed.

The head and valves &c. might be OK. You might need some of the work suggested above, or not need that work.

On the possibilities list, you could need welding of the head, or new threads for sparking plugs, or not need that work.

The engineer might well have a supply of head gasket sets, and a supply of new head bolts, at reasonable prices. You will need the gasket set and new head bolts. The bolts are stretch bolts, use once only.

Before re-fitting the head, I would clean out the threads in the engine block with a tap. And of course lubricate the threads with engine oil.

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Last edited by Stephen Edwin; Mar 14th, 2019 at 17:46.
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