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RE: cylinder head removal

To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: cylinder head removal
From: "Gordon Glasgow" <gsglasgow@home.com>
Date: Sun, 27 May 2001 09:24:14 -0700
I've always used Copper Coat on the head gasket and have never had a head gasket
blow. Doesn't mean it is magic pixie dust, but I've had good results with it.

Gordon Glasgow
Renton, WA


-----Original Message-----
From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of datsunmike
Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2001 5:41 AM
To: Christhman@aol.com; datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: cylinder head removal


Chris,

Make sure the head is true and check the block too. Clean all gasket
surfaces thoroughly, I use fine scotch brite wheels mounted in a drill then
lacquer thinner. Chase the head bolt threads on the block to get the crap
out and so you get a good pull with not too much friction from dirt and
crud. I use oil on the bolts. Clean the crud out from the cylinder bores and
elsewhere. As Fred Katz said, use paper towels as they are not as
destructive as cloth.

I am using Cooper Coat on the headgasket unless someone has had bad
experiences with it. Please send your comments.

Mike

----- Original Message -----
From: <Christhman@aol.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2001 3:49 AM
Subject: cylinder head removal


> anything in particular i should look out for? and is putting never sieze
on
> the head bolts recommended? thanks, damn head gasket blew (previous
> owner).......Chris

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