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So I had low compression in two
of the cylinders. So I took off the
heads, split head gasket! So what
kind of gasket do you guys recommend?
Its just a stock 89 5.0. Anything else
I should replace? before I put it back
together. Any edvice would help thanks!

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felpro 9333's work good, replace the head bolts, I'd recommend arp's.

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89 LX Notchback ex 4cyl, 14psi
02 Harley F150, 15psi

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Thanks for that info. Any other info would also help thanks.

[ September 14, 2011, 11:23 AM: Message edited by: krazy_svt ]

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