Well, this weekend I put the engine back together (185S). As I worked my way up, I noticed that the last remaining gasket was the wrong one. You know how the two cylinder gaskets are, and one has a notch out where the cam chain is. Well apparently not paying attention I put the one WITH the notch out at the bottom and the one with the notch for the top. Should I tear it back down and redo it or will it seal? I'm thinking I might leave it, but I probably know better...any input would be great. Thanks.

 

I'm a little confused........There is a paper base gasket...then a thick head gasket.......Did you put the head gasket where the base one goes??

 

my kit came with 3 gaskets. 2 of which were almost identical with the exception of the cam chain area. the third gasket has metal ring and the gasket material around it. i know where that one went, however the other two I believe I got them reversed...so I'm assuming I would lose compression where the notch out for the cam chain gasket.

 

The base gasket has nothing to do with compression.......it will just leak oil if it doesnt fit correct

 

You are talking about #2 in This Picture correct?

 

yes, except I put that gasket at the top valve cover and the other at the bottom....so there is a notch in the full circle. Should I tear it back down and redo it?

 

I am still a little confused, but if you know for a fact that you installed the wrong gasket.........do it right...........little hint for you........when you reinstall the head gasket...use Copper-Coat on it ( get it at any parts store for a couple bucks). It will help seal the head gasket.

 

on both sides of the gasket i assume? thanks for the tip....will pick some up tommorrow for the weekend tear down and rebuild.