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Offline thep1pe

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Cb550f Head Gasket
« on: May 03, 2021, 08:15:45 AM »
I am going to remove cylinder head in order to seal oil seepage. I have heard that the oem gasket is thicker than Honda part, stopping the 0 rings from sealing. So are the oem 0 rings thicker to match, or do I  get the proper gasket?

Offline bryanj

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Re: Cb550f Head Gasket
« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2021, 09:29:58 AM »
Its ALL gaskets are thicker and you need thicker O rings
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