Head gasket
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[[Image:Head gasket ford 298-302.jpg|thumb|220px|Head gasket Ford 289 - 302 CID]] | [[Image:Head gasket ford 298-302.jpg|thumb|220px|Head gasket Ford 289 - 302 CID]] | ||
− | '''Cylinder head gaskets''' | + | '''Cylinder head gaskets''' providie the critical seal between the engine block and the [[cylinder head]]. They seal the combustion in the [[combustion chamber]]s and keep [[coolant]] contained to the cooling ports in the heads and block. |
Blown head gaskets can be caused by various engine problems, and can be detected with certain techniques. Left unfixed, a blown head gasket could cause severe engine damage. | Blown head gaskets can be caused by various engine problems, and can be detected with certain techniques. Left unfixed, a blown head gasket could cause severe engine damage. |