is there any specific side of a new head gasket that must go on the head when installing it?
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is there any specific side of a new head gasket that must go on the head when installing it?
does it matter what side touches the block and what side touches the head when putting another head gasket on?
Re: is there any specific side of a new head gasket that must go on the head when installing it? (ci
sure does
the coolant holes should only line up 1 way, but you have to look closely. if its an oem head gasket, there is a number stamp on the left front side
[Modified by 22lbGS-R, 4:18 AM 1/3/2003]
the coolant holes should only line up 1 way, but you have to look closely. if its an oem head gasket, there is a number stamp on the left front side
[Modified by 22lbGS-R, 4:18 AM 1/3/2003]
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Re: is there any specific side of a new head gasket that must go on the head when installing it? (ci
ok.. i was just wondering cause i know it lines up one way but there is a gray side and a blackish side .. which goes where?
Re: is there any specific side of a new head gasket that must go on the head when installing it? (ci
well, can you be more specific about ur application? honda or aftermarket head gasket? what engine? black side probably goes up, but be more specific. do you still have the original gasket???
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Re: is there any specific side of a new head gasket that must go on the head when installing it? (ci
number should be facing up and under the distributor area....make sure you can read the numbers ie facing up!!!
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