Cylinder head - donor needed ... maybe not

[Huw Powell]

> Just an update on my '89 100 ...
> I've pulled the head and am optimistically thinking that all I need is a
> head gasket.  It appears the head is still flat and there is no sign of
> cracking or other damage. 

Keep your fingers crossed, but you should at least put a straightedge on 
it to make sure it really *is* flat still.  As in a mechanics 
straightedge and see if you can find the spec for how flat it has to be.

-- 
Huw Powell

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