Head replacement

2001 KIA SPECTRA
100,324 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVID REEVES
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Is there a spring that goes in between the head and the block?
Dec 15, 2017 at 1:44 PM
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STEVE W.
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No spring that I know of. Should be the head gasket and a couple alignment sleeves that go around a couple of the head bolts. No springs. Could you post a picture or is it just a question?
Dec 15, 2017 at 11:15 PM
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