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Old 07-09-2009, 08:55 PM
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Head Gasket Spacer?
I need a source for copper head gasket spacers. my mechanic said it was
1.35mm.
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Old 07-09-2009, 08:56 PM
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Why do you need a spacer?
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Old 07-09-2009, 10:42 PM
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if the heads aren't good enough to machine again, then its just time for new heads. Possibly get some good used ones.
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do what i do on the dirt bike.....double up on the gasket! lol jk jk just get new heads!
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I had my block decked and was told the same thing even with a new head
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the block was decked too much and required a shim to make up the difference. do you think it would be ok to put two shims together.
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