head gasket bore size question

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06-05-2011, 11:17 PM

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head gasket bore size question

I have a bore of 4.03 can I use a gasket with a bore of 4.08?

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06-05-2011, 11:42 PM

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yes you can i used 4.10: with my 4.03 before i have 4.06 now

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06-06-2011, 02:06 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mike13

I have a bore of 4.03 can I use a gasket with a bore of 4.08?

Yes you can

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06-06-2011, 04:35 AM

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Before you buy, measure the chamber width on the head as well. Sometimes the chamber width will dictate the gasket bore size.

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06-06-2011, 08:00 AM

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Before you buy, measure the chamber width on the head as well. Sometimes the chamber width will dictate the gasket bore size.

OK, I'll check

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06-06-2011, 09:08 AM

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That's correct. You need to go with a gasket that is bigger than the bore of the heads and and block.

Jon

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