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Head gasket Question


CarsonChris68

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1987 BII
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On the head gasket on the 2.9L not all of the little ports are open. Should I open all the little port holes that are on the gasket?
 


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No. The gaskets were redesigned to close off a few ports to redirect coolant flow to try and prevent head damage.
 
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