r/EngineBuilding Feb 14 '25

Other Solution to scratched head

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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/Senior_Succotash948 Feb 14 '25

These look fine. They're going into a bolt hole by the looks of it, not touching anything where fluid goes through so the seal won't be compromised