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USE GOOD QUALITY gaskets! if there is more filler than cork in them then dont use them. I use the neoprene ones from Felpro... they seem to work nicely and last several years. Keith : > > > I was thinking of getting a thin piece of wood and wrapping it in sandpaper > > to slowly smooth the surface out. > > I think if you were careful this would be fine. Just be careful not to leave > behind any of the abrasive in the rocker box where it will mix and circulate > with the oil. > > I often take a mill file to my sealing surfaces to remove scratches. I've only > done this when the heads are out for an engine rebuild, but you might consider > this option. A file will never leave behind a piece of grit to get in your > engine. > > -- > ******************************* > Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org > Madison, Wisconsin, USA > ******************************* > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list | mailto:gregm@vwtype3.org > >