HEAD GASKET 1971 1608 spider

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71124spider

HEAD GASKET 1971 1608 spider

Post by 71124spider »

the haynes manual says to wipe the head gasket down with oil before installation--is this true? seems weird?
chrisfiat
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Your car is a: 1976 124

Re: HEAD GASKET 1971 1608 spider

Post by chrisfiat »

every head gasket i have ever put on has said install dry, are you sure you did not misread that for the head bolts, you do want those threads oiled ( but not dripping).
in any case follow the gasket makers directions on this
vandor
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Your car is a: 1971 124 Spider
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Re: HEAD GASKET 1971 1608 spider

Post by vandor »

I always install them dry.
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