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[minidave54]

The water pump is below the top of the block, so no issues there.

No signs of any pulled threads.

Tried my head onto another block with the same results, a gap of approx 0.06mm.
I also placed another head onto my block and again a similar gap.

The gap is very small, would this not be taken up when fitting a gasket.

[ajmount88]

I had exactly this problem. The problem was with the gasket supplied in Minispares SPI head gasket kit (BK450 maybe, but I'm not sure), I couldn't find anyone else who had this problem. The head had just been skimmed and I used brand new studs and nuts. 

 

Using a new gasket fixed my problem, I used a Minispares GEG300, and that's what I'll be using again when I build my engine up during the week.

I had this as well with the MPI Minispares kit as well. Are you sure you fitted it the correct way up? When I fitted it I couldn't see any orientation marks, so assumed it was ok, as the holes seemed to line up ok. It was only after taking the head off again I finally spotted a really faint mark saying to fit it the opposite way up to how i had it. They really should make it more obvious (as it was on the replacement gasket), if it's that critical which way up it goes.

[minidave54]

My head gasket was idented Front and Top, so i'm sure i had it on correctly.

My next plan of action is to get the head checked and skimmed again incase there are any issues after the gasket going between cylinders 2 and 3.
I will then fit a new Payen gasket and see how things go.

IMM is getting closer and i really hope this sorts it !!