didnt think of it that way!
cheers for that mate =)

but wouldnt it be better for the engine?
smoother flowing water meaning a cooler engine and less strain on the engine as the water pump wouldnt have to work as hard?

i know which way the gasket goes, its just the ports arent completely open and smooth to allow free flowing water from the cylinder and the head.
should these holes be widened to match is what i want to know

hey just a quick possibly stupid question. with the head gasket you get frmo Leisure trail i noticed that the holes where the the water should flow through from the cylinder to the head are eaither partially blocked or completely blocked. should it be left this way or should holes be cut into the ga...