If it is a copper gasket spray it with Permatex copper gasket spray,
otherwise don't put anything on it. This brings up another question. Does
anyone have a way to remove unknown cement from a cylinder head? The DPO
put some kind of goop on that seems impossible to remove. I would rather
not send it to a machine shop but I don't want to just scape until I ruin
something.
...Art
On Sun, 14 Feb 1999, Gaetke wrote:
> I'm back after a few weeks hiatus. Classes were starting and I
> knew I wouldn't have time to keep up with my email.
>
> I've also got a new cylinder head, so my rebuild can be completed.
> Which of course leads to my questions:
>
> Should I coat the head gasket with any type of gasket cement/sealer?
>
> Does anyone have any general thoughts on breaking in a freshly rebuilt
> engine, with new bearings, pistons, head, etc.? I know in general to vary the
> engine speeds for a while, but more specific info would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> -Matt Gaetke
>
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