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Bluebell · 08-20-2016, 03:20 AM

I had the same problem a couple of weeks back. In my ignorance I thought there should be a left and right, so that the same side is up on both sides.
I had a Best gasket set, and checked with the supplier and on this forum.
I also checked the Best gasket web site. They only do one head gasket for the 46 engine, so one had to be "flipped" to keep the notch (and the small water holes) at the front.
I'm an old mechanic, but have done only a couple of V8s in the last 45 years. That probably tells you a bit about V8s in this country..... or maybe they were just avoiding me?

08-20-2016, 03:20 AM	#5
Bluebell Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Posts: 726	Re: head gasket problem? I had the same problem a couple of weeks back. In my ignorance I thought there should be a left and right, so that the same side is up on both sides. I had a Best gasket set, and checked with the supplier and on this forum. I also checked the Best gasket web site. They only do one head gasket for the 46 engine, so one had to be "flipped" to keep the notch (and the small water holes) at the front. I'm an old mechanic, but have done only a couple of V8s in the last 45 years. That probably tells you a bit about V8s in this country..... or maybe they were just avoiding me?