Re: [alfa] Liner seals

["TJ" <tj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Interesting question.................why wouldn't you just use the 
original seals?  The liners are pressed pretty deeply in the block, 
seems unlikely that it would be prone to leaking.  Am I wrong?

TJ

> Hi Alfisti
> 
> I have heard that some 105 engine builders are using sealant to 
ensure 
> there is no coolant leakage from the bottom of the liner. Is this 
good 
> practice? Should the sealing rings be used as well as sealant or 
should 
> these be left out? Should the sealant cover the surface below 
chamfer 
> for the O ring or simply the area where the O ring should be? Does 
> anyone have a recommended sealant?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Michael Findlay
> 1750 GTV
> Fiat Marea 2.0 Weekend 
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