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Re: gasket manufactures

To: "ptegler@cablespeed" <ptegler@cablespeed.com>
Subject: Re: gasket manufactures
From: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2003 12:42:47 -0700
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net, spitfire-enthusiast@yahoogroups.com, SPIT6CGT6@yahoogroups.com, nass@yahoogroups.com
References: <003a01c30e7a$75eef760$0201a8c0@teglerizer.com> from [68.0.191.62] at Tue, 29 Apr 2003 14:39:27 -0500
"ptegler@cablespeed" wrote:
> 
> OK... who know which is the 'best' head gasket
> to use on a GT6.   Took Big Red out for a run after
> replacing the head gasket. Compression was up
> so I figure the gasket I just used must have been thinner
> (up from 160 to 170-175 across the board)
> 
> Problem is now I have oil AND a water leak coming
> out from under the back of the head.
> 
> Suggestions?  Wise-cracks? serious help?
> 
> Paul Tegler
> ptegler@cablespeed.com
> www.teglerizer.com


Paul,
Did you remember to retorque the head AFTER bringing it up top operating
temperature.  If not, that is likely the source of the trouble.

Joe

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