2000 Jaguar S-Type head gasket

2000 JAGUAR S-TYPE
77,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GEORGED2010
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does the head nead to be skimmed when replacing head gasket
Apr 20, 2010 at 5:16 PM
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DAVE H
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as a general rule the head is better skimmed while off to be sure of a flat surface for refitting .. it is not always necassary but better to be safe than have to remove it all again
Apr 21, 2010 at 3:42 AM
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