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Old 14-03-2013, 06:10 AM
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hi guys ive just put my fresh built engine back in my cos, with new 0.5 oversize pistons, im after a 4 layer wrc gasket but unsure which size gasket i need. some people are selling gaskets with different size bores.

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Old 14-03-2013, 07:07 AM
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Have you had the block decked ?

If not i would use a normal fibre gasket

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hi. yes the block has been decked. and the head has had a fresh skim aswell.
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still wondering which gasket i need i have seen a few on bgay, been told ideally i need a 4 layer wrc gasket for my spec engine.
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give matt lewis a call fella
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Who ever did you're engine work should be able to tell you ?

If not give Woodford garage / Matt Lewis a shout . Always very helpful .

You long studded the block ? What power output you going for ?
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it's a msd stage 3 cossie. just had it rebuilt as the head was shot due to me baking the bugger at ford fair and the bottom end needed a freshen up.
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