[stephen low]

So just some feedback from this arvos refit.

The front and rear gaskets both needed some minor trimming as were too wide to fit on the flange faces and yet match into each side.

the front gasket has the self adhesive sticky side down and so positioned this one first with the head gaskets for guides. The rear had to be ultra black siliconed first.

Aviation sealant to the water ports on the head and a bit more ultra black into the corners to be sure and the lower manifold was bolted down.

The rear gasket has squirmed about but I believe I have a full seal, start up tomorrow will tell.

This perhaps may have been part of the issue for the front gasket originally.

Given my engine builder and I are both old school auto machinists, it is hard for me not to go to the gaskets provided, but I understand the advice about using just a good gasket goo as the seal. Maybe next time!

Hopefully I can do final sign off tomorrow once I run up the car, check for leaks and do a test run.

Here's hoping.

Thanks all for the advice!