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Reply #15August 05, 2021, 10:54:09 am

harpy

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Re: Head Gasket sizes
« Reply #15 on: August 05, 2021, 10:54:09 am »
Got the one notch MLS gasket like 16 hours after I ordered it.

I've never seen anything like this before -- literally multiple thin layers of steel not fully bonded? Was surprised at first and thought it was delaminated. I also noticed there are no additional gaskets around oil holes or anything.

 Should I add any additional sealant to the gasket? Hylomar spray? Hylomar tube? Going to install this weekend!
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Reply #16August 05, 2021, 02:37:11 pm

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« Reply #16 on: August 05, 2021, 02:37:11 pm »
I do a very light coating of hylomar spray (not the tube) on both surfaces of the gasket, the block, and the head. 
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Reply #17August 05, 2021, 08:55:26 pm

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« Reply #17 on: August 05, 2021, 08:55:26 pm »
 and he means light.
Especially if you are doing the head and block too.
Don't spray the whole thing blue.
 Hylomar doesn't harden and will spread/squeeze out when torqued.
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Reply #18August 05, 2021, 09:42:03 pm

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Re: Head Gasket sizes
« Reply #18 on: August 05, 2021, 09:42:03 pm »
I Second on the go light spray with it.  You don't need a gob of it, just a very light coat.

Make that VW engine feel like a Royal Royce.  Just add Hylomar.
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Reply #19August 06, 2021, 07:38:09 am

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« Reply #19 on: August 06, 2021, 07:38:09 am »
Quote from: libbydiesel on August 05, 2021, 02:37:11 pm
I do a very light coating of hylomar spray (not the tube) on both surfaces of the gasket, the block, and the head.

You know I looked back at some old threads and saw your testimonial on using hylomar, but I couldn't be sure you meant on MLS gaskets too.

Thanks again everyone -- I'll do a light spray on everything and bolt everything up!

Appreciate y'all.
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