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Head gasket tickness
by Fumello » Fri 12.11.2004, 17:06
I need to know the exact tickness of the Elan's head gasket. I was told it is 1.5mm thick but i need to know if it's right and if it isn't it's right thickness.<br><br>Thank u all<br><br>Francesco
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Re: Head gasket tickness
by Darren » Fri 12.11.2004, 21:12
I've just measured mine and it's 1.33mm.<br><br>Now it is thicker in places ie round by the pistons & round by the water jacket but the actual gasket material thickness is 1.33mm.<br><br>Darren.
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Re: Head gasket tickness
by Fumello » Thu 18.11.2004, 20:52
Thank's Darren i was looking forward this thickness<br><br>bye <br>Francesco
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Re: Head gasket tickness
by john » Wed 23.11.2005, 10:51
Darren wrote:I've just measured mine and it's 1.33mm.<br><br>Now it is thicker in places ie round by the pistons & round by the water jacket but the actual gasket material thickness is 1.33mm.<br><br>Darren.
what would you venture the thickness to be when compressed?
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