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Subject:Re: Need three parts for a 2.1 engine
From:Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Date:Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:16:03 -0800

hi ...
sounds like maybe the oil pressure wire on the left side ...
baddy-bad-bad.
Probably won't make that mistake again, lol.
I was also remembering that you asked for used valves and springs for
one head too I think. -hence my comment.

On 11/13/2012 4:43 AM, James Felder wrote:
> Only using new parts. I let a wire get caught under a rubber gasket. It leaked. The head has to come off to replace it, and with it, the other parts I mentioned.
>
> Jim
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> On Nov 12, 2012, at 9:32 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
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>> had me wondering there ..
>> 'aluminum head gasket' ..
>> must be the metal sealing rings that go on top of the cylinder barrles.  Got lots of 'em ..though not totally brand new.
>> Same on the rubber gasket.
>>
>> Sounds like you're building what I used to call  a Masterpiece of Used                             Parts.
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>> On 11/11/2012 5:41 PM, Jim Felder wrote:
>>> All gaskets... two aluminum head gaskets and one rubber head gasket. Have
>>> all else. Anyone?
>>>
>>> Jim
>>>