I have n47 head, when I removed it it had metal gasket and a head gasket do I have to put both plate and gasket on when I reassemble it.

Asked by denverdenalco Jan 04, 2012 at 12:40 AM about the 1978 Datsun 280Z

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Its a 78z but a 79 motor, N47 head, I need to know if the metal spacer on the engine head needs to be replaced?

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Should just be one gasket. But maybe it is a shim. The gasket has metal incorporated. Do u have a picture ?

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