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Originally Posted by R32 Combat
Hi Chris
I was advised that a copper gasket is more reliable and cheaper.
The block has been 'o' ringed which, I think, means I can't use a STD gasket.
American V8's use copper gaskets alot with no trouble.
It's can't be too tricky, I just need a little advise from someone in the know, but they are all too tight lipped.  |
You can use the standard head gasket when the block is o-ringed.
But the tightening procedure is different.
The same as with a copper gasket.
First tighten to spec, then warm up engine, then loosen up, and then tighten back to spec again....
I have used copper gaskets on a couple of E30 325BMW`s that i turbo converted. Worked like a charm
