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Re: Shifting intake gaskets images
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 3/28/2006

Wilfred,

Although thread preparation, clamping force (torque) and tightening sequence are a factor, when I see gaskets moving like this I usually find the tell-tale swirl marks which indicate someone has removed the microfinish that used to hold the gaskets ... Login to read more.