That evil rivet in the Cometic/ TMS MHG...

[supraguy@aol]

I searched the threads on the Cometic HG, but couldn't find this info;
Which one of the rivet was causing people problems? I test fitted the HG and the head, and I didn't think that any of them were interfering, but I want to be sure. Which one should I be specifically inspecting?
Thanks.

 

[The Reaper]

well when its on the block it should be completely clear which one needs to be removed.

i want to say it the one on the front near the tstat housing. that corner right there.

its been awhile since i've done one

 

[supraguy@aol]

Well, it seems like some of the rivets are right near the edge, but aren't going to be sandwiched between the head and block. Did they later revise the HG to correct this? I'm going to look at that front rivet,

 

[TurboStreetCar]

ive herd it has been revised, but put the headgasket on the block with the locating pins in and make sure all of them clear.

The one i got for my car a year or 2 ago had it and i removed it, thought i cant specifically remember where it was.

 

[Yeahdoug]

I took a look at the one I just installed/bought a few weeks ago. The head is installed but I don't see a problem anywhere.

 

[jdub]

The only way it's a problem is if the rivet is sandwiched.
(i.e. the rivet touches the head or block decks)

 

[upgradedsupra]

Like JDUB said but the rivet in question is in front by water pump area.

ninja edit eh Dub

Duane

 

[Yeahdoug]

It's close. I think because the block and head are milled, it clears. Since it's still on the engine stand I took the head off and took it out for good measure anyway.

 

[jdub]

ninja edit eh Dub

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(stolen from Clueless)