"Pin syndrome" Troopersphere? Can you fill me in on what that means?

It is the possibility of the dowel pins being too tall after you mill the block and/or head. This could prevent the head gasket from being properly compressed and therefore, cause a failure.

I know that TS is going to disagree with me, but it is a definate friendly disagreement. I don't think that the dowel pin is the source of much of a problem with shaved heads/blocks. I say that because a) I have heard very few people even mention it and b) I've run both a milled head and block without issue.

That said, it is a full possibility and one that is easy to prevent. Heck, I filed mine down when I put in the last head gasket. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Michael