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Old 01-16-2026, 02:21 PM   #14
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Default Re: More head gasket problems

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Originally Posted by deuce_roadster View Post
Ditch the copper and use the composite Best gaskets without grease or anything else. If your surfaces are true you won't have any problems.
No, grease is probably not necessary, but I use it because it makes the reuse of the gasket more likely. I have re-used a lot of head gaskets successfully over the years, in Fords and other cars. These days, at almost $100 a crack, it's a real money saver.

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