The adhesive on most head gaskets is pressure activated. Once this adhesive is activated upon torquing down, it won't be good again. I don't know how much force is needed to activate the adhesive, and it probably varies depending on each adhesive manufacturer. I wouldn't use it if it the surface looks any different from new.
Umm, guys, to quote myself, "...that has been removed from an engine that hasn't been run." The 750 engine with a 101 head has not been installed. After hearing more and more comments regarding rods breaking and considering this engine has 1500 cc's, I talked my client into the need for Carrello rods. They're now installed and it seems silly to me not to reuse the (virtually) brand new 1600 head (I believe) Reinz head gasket. But I've been told not to. Why? Biba Irwindale, CA USA -- to be removed from alfa, see http://www.digest.net/bin/digest-subs.cgi or email "unsubscribe alfa" to [email protected] -- to be removed from alfa, see http://www.digest.net/bin/digest-subs.cgi or email "unsubscribe alfa" to [email protected]
