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Old Oct 6th, 2018, 11:27   #37
Laird Scooby
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Originally Posted by tofufi View Post
I did do a bit of thinking about it rather than just chucking it in, and my engine was built around the year 2000 so wasn't using 50+ year old gaskets. But yes, I'm aware that OAT is best in Aluminium engines like the Buick 215

Could be more advanced, the aircooled VW crankcase is a magnesium alloy.
Hmmmm, a magnesium alloy Buick 215 - that could be interesting!

I expect it was used on the VW air-cooled to promote cooling?
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