Head gasket install problem

[Sasquatch440]

hey guys, long time lurker, but first time posting.

im putting a new headgasket on my e30, and i had an out of shape dowel pin ( which i am now replacing) and i put the head gasket down on the block and the edge of the pin pulled up ever so slightly on the headgasket. was wondering if itll be ok, or should i go ahead and buy another gasket? which will be the 3rd because the first fell off my toolbox and bent a corner... this car will eventually see boost

heres a picture

[dnguyen1963]

Use a Dremel and round off the part that pops up.

[Sasquatch440]

Use a Dremel and round off the part that pops up.

of the gasket? that doesnt sound like a good idea..

[SkiFree]

Might not "sound like a good idea" but it will work if you have a steady hand.

I really don't think you will have an issue in the first place.

[dnguyen1963]

of the gasket? that doesnt sound like a good idea..

That's nothing. I have done worse with the Dremel.

[AndrewBird]

I really don't think you will have an issue in the first place.

I would agree with this. There is plenty of extra material around the damage, and it is around a bolt hole, not a fluid passage, so you should be fine.

[digger]

it'll flatten out under the the 50t+ load, its glorified cardboard

[TobyB]

I'm with Digger- squash it with head bolt torque. Or trim it back just a tiny bit with a
sharp matknife blade. The only possible issue could be if it folds back on itself (which it won't)
and makes a double- thickness high spot.

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[pandaboo911]

That part doesn't do anything, it's not near any sealing surfaces so just run it.


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