Sean emailed me back...saying the first set of cracked/sliding gaskets on the phenolic spacers with (adhesive) attached gaskets appeared to have been abused (tightened too much, I guess)....[by the mechanics who did my head gasket job a few months ago.]
BUT, he acknowledged that I obviously took care (and had the correct torque spec for the intake bolts) when installing the second set of spacers with attached gaskets
...SO, he is sending me a new plain set of Outlaw phenolic spacers which I will install without sealer and Subaru gaskets.
Sean has been very understanding and classy with his response to my spacer problems!
THANKS! I'll let you know what happens THIS time!
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Jim
1995 Laguna Blue SVX AWD L - 240K (daily driver) -
"ReBuILT" used engine at 236K miles (6/13)
2013 Veloster Red - Driver Now??Dropsprings [1/2" rear, 1" front] with Koni Strut Inserts> Magnaflow Exhaust System>
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20 Min MOD .. . (2011)
Valentine One Radar Detector with Remote Display - ucan'tseeme! 