Missing holes in head gasket?

[northerner]

Nissan sometimes block off holes on a HG so as to keep flow in a certain area to prevent hot-spots. On the cherry turbo engine they had a problem with this and they modified the HG and moved some water holes and it fixed the problem. I would fit the gasket as you recieved it and torque it as the book says

[alundra]

Thanks guys, i'll fit the new gasket with your advices.
I'll torque finally at 80 N.M according my wrench.

It isn't mentionned that some engine oil must be applied on bolts, what do you think about?

P.S: no Nissan dealer can supply the longest bolt in France! They mailed in Japan but have no delay.

[old-and-rusty]

Originally Posted by alundra

Thanks guys, i'll fit the new gasket with your advices.
I'll torque finally at 80 N.M according my wrench.

It isn't mentionned that some engine oil must be applied on bolts, what do you think about?

You`re welcome.

I wouldn`t put oil on the bolts as this could cause extra pressure on the block when the bolts are tightened. The manual does not mention the bolts needing oil, I guess as long as the threads are clean, the bolts should be ok .

Regards,
Ian.

[alundra]

Understood