O-ringed 951 cylinder head
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I'm looking at purchasing a used cylinder head for my 1987 951.
I've found one but I havn't seen it yet. The owner told me that it has been O-ringed. Can I use an O-ringed cylinder head on a stock 951 block. Do I have to make any modifications to the block? Can I use a stock head gasket?
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I've found one but I havn't seen it yet. The owner told me that it has been O-ringed. Can I use an O-ringed cylinder head on a stock 951 block. Do I have to make any modifications to the block? Can I use a stock head gasket?
Regards,
Jim
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Thanks Sam,
What different types of O-rings are there? What should the O-ring line up with on the headgasket?
The O-ringed cylinder head was previously installed on a 2.9liter, steel sleeved block. Do I have to replace the stainless steel O-ring wire when I install it on my block or can it be re-used (assuming that's the type of O-ring it has)? If it has to be replaced, where can I get this O-ring wire?
Does anyone have any photos of an O-ringed 951 cylinder head?
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Jim
What different types of O-rings are there? What should the O-ring line up with on the headgasket?
The O-ringed cylinder head was previously installed on a 2.9liter, steel sleeved block. Do I have to replace the stainless steel O-ring wire when I install it on my block or can it be re-used (assuming that's the type of O-ring it has)? If it has to be replaced, where can I get this O-ring wire?
Does anyone have any photos of an O-ringed 951 cylinder head?
Regards,
Jim
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A little searching and I found this which really explains alot about headgaskets and O-rings...
http://www.gururacing.net/RennlistTh...ssertation.pdf
Regards,
Jim
http://www.gururacing.net/RennlistTh...ssertation.pdf
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Jim
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At what diameter should the O-ring groove be cut into the surface of the cylinder head, around each combustion chamber, assuming you will be using a stock headgasket?
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Jim
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Jim