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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 02:49 PM
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The engine block was bored from 83mm (stock) to 84mm.

Can I still use the stock Head Gasket that is set to 83mm?

I placed the stock HG and seems to be flush with the block and cylinder walls.
Old Aug 11, 2011 | 10:04 PM
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IIRC the stock head gasket is > 83 mm.
Old Aug 11, 2011 | 10:07 PM
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Thanks for the replies!
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FM claims that with careful alignment, the stock HG can be used on 84.5mm blocks. I've used the stock HG on an 84mm block successfully.
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