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Understanding Total Head Gasket Load

RcdE77gc9 Understanding Total Head Gasket Load

Tim Golema of Mahle Aftermarket talked about understanding total head gasket loading derived from fastener size and number of fasteners including fastener load, gasket material and construction as it affects the hardware (head and block) which might result in bending of the hardware rather than loading the gasket.