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engine build (copper head gasket questions)

Started by 25/30 vbmenu_register("postmenu_1090607", true); · 10 Aug 2006 · 3 replies

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25/30 vbmenu_register("postmenu_1090607", true);Archived member

10-08-06, 21:28 GMT+10#1

does any one know if you need to heat up cooper head gaskets before using them,also do they come properly eneled(heated up).i have two different engine builders telling me two different things........cheers

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turboman vbmenu_register("postmenu_1090669", true);Archived member

10-08-06, 22:24 GMT+10#2

Quote: Originally Posted by 25/30 does any one know if you need to heat up cooper head gaskets before using them,also do they come properly eneled(heated up).i have two different engine builders telling me two different things........cheers depends sometimes who you buy it from some do it some dont i used to buy from i think ridgecrest and they were done you can tell when you get it they are pretty soft

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pigsy qld vbmenu_register("postmenu_1093568", true);Archived member

13-08-06, 18:25 GMT+10#3

ask the person u got it from if its been enealed as yes it has to be done if nt get it done other wise it wont be worth pissin on

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sipposr31 vbmenu_register("postmenu_1099831", true);Archived member

18-08-06, 01:15 GMT+10#4

easy answer...brand new...NO! Sam from westend can back me up on this. If Its second hand...YES. Take it to a reputable race engine builder. It has to be correctly heated & then cooled. Rigoli's charged me $20. Still going good.

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