fishingprospector
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I am rebuilding my 2002 SX viper and there are 12 short bolts and 6 long bolts on the head and I am not sure which is which. When I look at the parts breakdown it doesn't show a pattern. I can't tell by looking at the threads in the cyclinders. Feel kind of stupid. Also, is the head gasket directional?
The 6 long bolts go across the center-line of the head. The head gasket "is" directional for correct cooling....
fishingprospector
New member
That's what I thought but looking at the parts breakdown they showed one of the long ones out of line and I know it is too long to up towards the exhaust as they show.
How do you determine the direction on the head gasket?
Thanks for the help.
How do you determine the direction on the head gasket?
Thanks for the help.
Sounds like you need a service manual.