On Jan 29, 2008, at 12:27 AM, Scott Daniel - Shazam wrote: > So there you are - that 'squish distance' has to be 'about > right.' And I > am certain that the water gaskets are 3.5 mm thick. I measured that > 5 times. > So 3mm gap, head to block is right. So this gasket, it is the black rubber gasket at the "base" of the head, right? Mine is seeping on the head side of that gasket But it's way thicker than 3.5 mm, the rubber is just about 1 cm thick. There does not appear to be any sealer or RTV or anything on it. There could be a very thin layer I guess, but certainly nothing squeezed out visibly. > Or, I have another idea too, since you should just really go to a > subaru > engine anyway, I'll take this engine off your hands as a > favor.................. just joking ! Ha ha, actually if I ever do a conversion I really think it will be a Zetec, the Bostig kit looks so complete and cleanly done. Allan -- 1991 Vanagon GL |
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