Date:         Thu, 31 May 2007 09:13:16 -0700
Reply-To:     David Kao <dtkao0205@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         David Kao <dtkao0205@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: head-aches
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--- Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:

> Something is definitely wrong and is being overlooked. Even 50K is a short
> life. Yes it is possible to get a bad outer gasket, (I have had a few) but
> there is either a problem wit the mating surfaces or the gasket sealant
> being used. Assuming good materials, sealant, and installation, the outer
> gasket should last a good long time.
>
> Dennis, almost at 250K on mine.

Another thought.

When the mechanic pulled the heads and re-installed them he might have cut a
corner by not separating the rubber gaskets first and re-sealing them. The rubber
gaskets are very durable. If they are reused they need to be separated from
the heads then use proper sealant to re-seal, even if the gaskets appear to
be adhered firmly on the heads. The only sure way to seat the gaskets properly
on the case is to separate the gaskets from the heads and be put on the case
by themselves.

If a set of new gaskets is used there would be no corner to cut. But if they
are reused I think every mechanic would try to cut the corner. Only if one
realized the potential problem would then do it the right way. Experienced
wasserboxer mechanic probably won't even think about cutting the corner.

David








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