Which Way ??

Tim Staup · Joined: 09 Aug 2001 Posts: 4

Rookie Question! Which way does the tab go on a CR-80 head gasket? First time having a head off and forgot to look, You shifter guys really have a well kept secret here, these things are more fun than sex,cheaper in the long run too!. I know my wife won't see this TIA

Rick Blood · Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2001 8:31 am Post subject: Which Way ??

There is a tab on the head that matches the gasket. It goes towards the intake side.

Mike Hendley · Joined: 23 Jul 2001 Posts: 23 Location: Canada, ON, Carp

quote:
Originally posted by Tim Staup:
Rookie Question! Which way does the tab go on a CR-80 head gasket? First time having a head off and forgot to look, You shifter guys really have a well kept secret here, these things are more fun than sex,cheaper in the long run too!. I know my wife won't see this TIA

Hey Tim, They do rock! Check out my site for some 80 info you may find interesting. Also, neat videos! :-)

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Regards,
Mike

[ August 09, 2001: Message edited by: Mike Hendley ]

Patrick Hubbell · Joined: 22 Jul 2001 Posts: 2546

quote:
Originally posted by Tim Staup:
Rookie Question! Which way does the tab go on a CR-80 head gasket? First time having a head off and forgot to look, You shifter guys really have a well kept secret here, these things are more fun than sex,cheaper in the long run too!. I know my wife won't see this TIA

The tab faces the intake. There is an "up" painted on the tab indicating that it faces up. You probably knew that though. Book says 240 in. lbs. of torque on the head.