Are head and cylinder gaskets compression gaskets? |
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Are head and cylinder gaskets compression gaskets? |
stevegm |
Oct 22 2016, 01:04 PM
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I need to remove the heads off of a newly rebuilt engine (4-cylinder) I built (never run). They have already been torqued. Are the head gaskets and gasket between the cylinder and block, compression gaskets that should be thrown away (i.e., replaced with new one) after I untorque the heads?
The head gaskets will be easy to replace. But I'd have to pull the cylinders to replace the ones between them and the block. |
KeithVonLaws |
Oct 28 2016, 12:10 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 57 Joined: 19-July 16 From: Napoleon , Ohio 43545 Member No.: 20,205 Region Association: North East States |
Well said to N_Jay...
One other thing that has been somewhat overlooked in this thread is the application. Is this a stock rebuild or a performance application. Several methods will WORK... The best way is the one that suits your build and possibly gives you Peace of mind. I personally would accept either way with or without gaskets based on the use of the Engine in question. I can say one thing and that is the fact I would not use a gasket to seal an engine with 13:1 compression or one with a TURBO (you cant Turbo a Type IV Right). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) I would like to see some of the cylinder sealing technology tried by some of the guys who have spent a lot of blood sweat and beers on Type IV Engines. I have some Ideas I am trying out myself in a high compression high RPM engine. I dont have any data or testing done yet but I will be pleased to post my success or failures on this subject. Its a shame we have to learn like this since Type IV engines have been around for nearly 50 years and Trade Secrets are still Tight Lipped.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) |
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