New Head Gaskets....
Aug 4, 2006 | 02:35 PM
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From: Houston, Tx Got traction?
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08
Aug 4, 2006 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Stangkiller
Which Gorila glue should i use?
or the new fangled tape?
yes, i know this is a joke.
Just look for the bottle that says "Headgaskets" under uses.
Aug 4, 2006 | 04:32 PM
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I used silly putty to help keep my gaskets attached to the block. As an added bonus, I can read the comics next time I tear down my motor.
Aug 4, 2006 | 04:34 PM
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From: ================== Houston, Texas www.englandgreen.com ================== Necessary Evil™ __________
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14
I use newspapers instead of head gaskets. Works like a champ
Aug 4, 2006 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by EnglandGreen
I use newspapers instead of head gaskets. Works like a champ
gotta try latex, really takes the shape of all the contours of warped heads well...
Aug 4, 2006 | 04:57 PM
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From: ================== Houston, Texas www.englandgreen.com ================== Necessary Evil™ __________
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Originally Posted by undertaker
gotta try latex, really takes the shape of all the contours of warped heads well...
And doubles are a prophylactic against detonation...
Aug 5, 2006 | 02:25 AM
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Are you guys talking about your art class?
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Originally Posted by diynoob
I used silly putty to help keep my gaskets attached to the block. As an added bonus, I can read the comics next time I tear down my motor.
Aug 5, 2006 | 09:43 AM
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Come on guys, Everyone know "Duct Tape" is the #1 supplier of NASCAR. Its the best and available in color match.
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