15-07-2021, 10:38 AM
I was really thinking of the many engines that are in and running fine but leaky... I realise all the options for rebuilding.
I know you like them Ruairidh but some builders don't and won't use them presumably because they think it introduces a compressible layer unnecessarily. I have no experience whatsoever but I am interested in the diverse thoughts of all the regular builders.
Some have still had oil leaks starting after a while where they have used silicone gaskets.
And it does mean that you are tightening something down which has potential to affect the fine tolerances of tappet gaps over time?
I know you like them Ruairidh but some builders don't and won't use them presumably because they think it introduces a compressible layer unnecessarily. I have no experience whatsoever but I am interested in the diverse thoughts of all the regular builders.
Some have still had oil leaks starting after a while where they have used silicone gaskets.
And it does mean that you are tightening something down which has potential to affect the fine tolerances of tappet gaps over time?