I may have misplaced one of the two clips that install into the block and align the h

[BlazedGlory]

I may have misplaced one of the two clips that install into the block and align the head. Can I do without it? I can't find anything in the FSM about the clips. If not, where should I get a replacement?

[attracted]

u mean the dowell pins....yeah you kinda need them or else ur headgasket is gonna move no matter how much you tighten it

[OBEEWON]

Yeah, you definitely need both of those, one is not enough or you will do some damage.

[BlazedGlory]

Anyone know where I can get one? Or a part #?

[ryan hagen]

you can get them at the parts stores, when i did my ka the parts washer basket opened up and i lost 2 of mine into the tank, i found one with a magnet but not the other, i got a universal or parts store one and had to take a cut off wheel and cut a little at a time out of the seam until it fit tight in the head and block. i assume it wasnt perfectly round just by the way i did it but it worked, i never had a headgasket problem.

[BlazedGlory]

Originally Posted by ryan hagen

you can get them at the parts stores, when i did my ka the parts washer basket opened up and i lost 2 of mine into the tank, i found one with a magnet but not the other, i got a universal or parts store one and had to take a cut off wheel and cut a little at a time out of the seam until it fit tight in the head and block. i assume it wasnt perfectly round just by the way i did it but it worked, i never had a headgasket problem.

So what would I ask them for when I go into the parts store? I don't even know what it would be called...

[murda-c]

They're called dowel pins, and you might need to go to the dealership or search the web to find out what size you need.

[ryan hagen]

they had a little tray with several sizes i just got the one closest to my size.

[burnsauto]

for something like that, i'd get the direct replacement from the dealer if possible (sentra se-r)