What to Do if the Engine Cylinder Gasket Has a Slight Water Leak?

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LailaAnn
07/30/25 1:16am
Engine cylinder gasket slight water leakage only requires replacing the cylinder gasket. With the continuous enhancement of internal combustion engines, both thermal and mechanical loads are increasing, making the sealing performance of cylinder gaskets increasingly important. Here is supplementary information about engine cylinder gaskets: 1. Metal-asbestos cylinder gasket: This type of gasket has metal wires or shavings sandwiched in asbestos, covered with copper or steel sheets, with a thickness of 1.2-2mm. It has good elasticity and heat resistance and can be reused, but its strength is relatively poor, and the thickness and quality are uneven. 2. Solid metal sheet cylinder gasket: Made of solid metal sheets, this type of gasket is commonly used in cars and racing cars. Sealing is achieved by stamping raised patterns of a certain height around the cylinder holes, water holes, and oil holes, utilizing the elastic deformation of the raised patterns to ensure sealing.
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