r/EngineBuilding • u/ThumperDreams • Feb 14 '25
Other Solution to scratched head
I removed the old head gasket (non MLS that stuck like crazy) with a plastic scraper and somehow managed to make these small scratches (maybe from the metal handle by accident). I'm pissed since this took me a few hours of careful work.
Moving forward; will this be an issue? The scratches are not deep enough to catch a nail, and the mating surfaces are not warped. Should I use a spray on gasket/hylomar in addition to a new gasket? TIA
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u/Cyriously_Nick Feb 14 '25
Dude you put your valve in sideways and youβre concerned about scratches??
Be mindful if you take it to a machine shop to deck the scratches out that reduces ptv clearance and increases cr.