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Ziegech
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hey i had a simliar problem i found that a couple of hundred k after u put the head back on u need to then re torque the head as it can loosen or settle in with the heating and cooling but i didnt shave my head and mines a 1100 so might not be related at all

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Yea...copper ones are crap :(

I blew one straight after a rebuild:
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You want this one, i whacked it in and no problems since 8)
ACL Gasket, Part #CP250MT.

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i didnt know copper ones where bad but now im scared cos thats identical to the one i just fitted :shock:

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The copper gaskets used to be the best ones. They were thin sheets of copper with a layer of asbestos in between. Since they have banned asbestos they just use some cardboard like substance and I would never use one, not even in Willys car. :wink:
The Australian made gaskets are now the best ones to use.
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What about the 'Metro Turbo' ones? Are they any different to the Aussime made ones, or are the Aussie ones 'turbo' type? Before I started my motor for the first time I ahd to take the head off to remove a broken stud. And I replaced the 'el cheapo' synthentic (not copper!) gasket with an uprated 'turbo gasket'.

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As said, the ACL gasket is CP250MT.
Watch it if ordering by phone- nowhere on the packaging does it mention 1098 motors, it says "948 and 998"- very strange as 1098 bore is same as a 998.. :wink:

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