Head gasket
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To take full advantage of copper head gaskets, you have wire o-rings machined into the block or the head ''(confirm and expand)''. You'll also need a good sealer around the water passages. | To take full advantage of copper head gaskets, you have wire o-rings machined into the block or the head ''(confirm and expand)''. You'll also need a good sealer around the water passages. | ||
| − | However, copper head gaskets have superior thermal conductivity, thought to | + | However, copper head gaskets have superior thermal conductivity, thought to stabilise head and block temperature, and provide elasticity and strength. |
===Aluminum cylinder heads=== | ===Aluminum cylinder heads=== | ||
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