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    head skimming???

    hi can anyone tell me how much to have taken off my head when i get it skimmed?

    I'm putting a spesso gasket on does that make a difference?

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    doesn't anyone know? what about the thickness of the standard fiat head gasket? thanks

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    you only have taken off the required amount. usually a few thou. but does depend on how warped or corroded the head is. standard gasket is 1.9mm

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    ok thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by philg View Post
    you only have taken off the required amount. usually a few thou. but does depend on how warped or corroded the head is. standard gasket is 1.9mm
    Indeed. If the engineer doesn't know how much to take off, go somewhere else!!!!

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