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Originally Posted by casioqv
Many of the Kolbenshmidt pistons are too short, and result in an engine with too-low compression, even with the 1-notch head gasket. If you go with the Kolbenshmidts I'd test assemble it and check the piston protrusion, and if they don't come up high enough get the block decked slightly to compensate.
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My Kolbenshmidts are on the short side. They are right on the lower limit for a 1-notch gasket. (.026in)(.67mm). I have not found a source other than Volvo for the gasket as yet.
Dennis
02-01-2011, 01:58 PM
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