325i cyl head does this is need to skim or not

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Post Sat Aug 09, 2014 6:34 pm

it has a scratch not a deep but straight, does this will be a problem?

will make gasket not seal properly?

do i need to skim it or not?

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Post Sat Aug 09, 2014 7:04 pm

As it's right where the steel sealing ring goes I'd personally have it skimmed to avoid failures
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Post Sat Aug 09, 2014 7:22 pm

Always best to skim an aluminium head whilst you have it in your hands....


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Post Sun Aug 10, 2014 1:57 am

Thank you for all the info.
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Post Sun Aug 10, 2014 11:37 am

you MUST reface the head before refitting it!