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Cylinder Head Gasket

Makes sense.
I can't get the hydraulic slugs out with my flexible grab tool without taking the barrel off. That and I've probably been looking for an excuse not to do the work! Cleaning off old gaskets is my least favourite job. Both on the Titanium are now done.
Since I retired my motivation has gone AWOL, so a wee kick up the backside is welcome! Thanks.
 
Davy said:
Makes sense.
I can't get the hydraulic slugs out with my flexible grab tool without taking the barrel off. That and I've probably been looking for an excuse not to do the work! Cleaning off old gaskets is my least favourite job. Both on the Titanium are now done.
Since I retired my motivation has gone AWOL, so a wee kick up the backside is welcome! Thanks.
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use a magnet stick. I'm sure similar tools are available in Scotland.
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The tool I have is flexible, has a grab, a magnet and a light. I bought this because I thought it would do a bigger variety of jobs. Maybe I didn't try hard enough or haven't learnt the knack yet. One cylinder left to do so time to give it another try.
Also, so far, none of the cylinders have had the o rings on the short studs. That must have saved somebody an absolute fortune!!! Therefore when it comes off, the base gasket will get done and all the o rings supplied with the gasket kit used.
 
Davy said:
The tool I have is flexible, has a grab, a magnet and a light. I bought this because I thought it would do a bigger variety of jobs. Maybe I didn't try hard enough or haven't learnt the knack yet. One cylinder left to do so time to give it another try.
Also, so far, none of the cylinders have had the o rings on the short studs. That must have saved somebody an absolute fortune!!! Therefore when it comes off, the base gasket will get done and all the o rings supplied with the gasket kit used.
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With all those features, the head may be too large of a diameter. The one I use is less than 3/8 inch in diameter.
 
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