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Old 27th April 2015, 12:55   #4
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Originally Posted by beinet1 View Post
that this is another typical case of a perfectly fitted MLS gasket which fails for no reason. I am of the belief that this kind of gasket is not suitable to this engine as the design does not allow for sufficient clamping force needed to maintain the seal integrity of the MLS design.

Do you consider to go the SLS (elastomer) way?

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I thought it was the elastomer version initially. But MLS after second look. Perhaps he could also consider new one piece MG NAC type with high tensile bolts? Perhaps next best step is elastomer design with the relatively small cost compared to the NAC version
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