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02-23-2010, 09:08 PM

Benesesso

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Originally Posted by supraluver4life

so is it completely necessary to have both the block and head machined when replacing the head gasket with a composite one?

oh and im planning on replacing the timing belt and headgasket at the same time. what would be a good timing belt and a good hg?

I used a Fel-Pro and had the head only machined flat. It was only out a few thousanths. Just get the bolts up to ~70 ft.lb. with the new gasket and you should be OK. I sprayed aluminum paint heavily on both sides of the gasket--never had a problem with any HG I've replaced (~30 or so, only 1 Supra).

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