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Re: [Healeys] OFF WITH HER HEAD!!!

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Subject: Re: [Healeys] OFF WITH HER HEAD!!!
From: "Chris Masucci" <csooch1@aol.com>
Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:00:56 -0600
I don't believe that any nitrile coated MLS gasket is reuseable.  The rubber
bonds to the head and block surface once torqued, and will pull off if
removed, and in some cases if just loosened.  Do not retorque if you use a
MLS gasket.  It's a one time use piece, just like the torque to yield head
bolts used on many engines today.

Once you torque that gasket down, it's done.  That's why when using ARP head
studs that need to be torqued several times to reach yield strength, and
smooth out the threads, you use an old gasket first.

Cheers,
Chris
BJ8


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Subject: Re: [Healeys] OFF WITH HER HEAD!!!

In a message dated 11/26/2007 7:58:44 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
Rusd@sitestar.net writes:

Not all  steel head gaskets are the same. The DWR gasket is  MLS.



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It is also reuseable (retorqueable).  
 
Best--Michael Oritt
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