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| ===== Gaskets ===== | ===== Gaskets ===== | ||
| - | You can remove the rivets on MLS gaskets with a Dremil rotary tool with the metal cutting blade. \\ | + | |
| + | If you are using MLS head gaskets, you need to test fit them with the heads on to make sure the rivets don't get sandwiched under the head surface. \\ | ||
| + | Snug the bolts down lightly, and check the rivets holding the gasket together, you can see them in the pics below. \\ | ||
| + | You want to be sure they are not trapped between the head and cylinder deck. \\ | ||
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| + | If you need to, you can remove the rivets with a Dremil rotary tool with the metal cutting blade. \\ | ||
| You just have to go slow and cautious not to cut into the gasket. \\ | You just have to go slow and cautious not to cut into the gasket. \\ | ||
| - | {{:techtalk:ref:tools:removing_head_gasket_rivets_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) \\ | + | {{:techtalk:ref:tools:mls_rivets_1_by_johnk.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by JohnK of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1422877&page=8)) {{:techtalk:ref:tools:mls_rivets_2_by_johnk.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by JohnK of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1422877&page=8)) {{:techtalk:ref:tools:removing_head_gasket_rivets_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) \\ |
| ====== Valves ====== | ====== Valves ====== | ||
| ===== Valve Spring Compressor ==== | ===== Valve Spring Compressor ==== | ||
