The machinist shaved down the head on my R16 (1600 engine) too far. The
three possible solutions are to recontour the combustion chambers,
install flat pistons, or put in two head gaskets. The last solution is
SO much easier and cheaper than the other two, I am inclined to do it.
I looked through archives of other discussion lists on the web, and it's
definitely been done on other cars with at least moderate success. Has
anyone on the list double-gasketed an R16? How long did it last? What
make/part# gasket did you use?
If anyone has insight I would love to hear it.
Thanks,
- Roel Hammerschlag
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