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Too bad you didn't get the new-style gaskets from Seco...
I don't think that the dowels are the culprit.
If I had no other choice as to use the early OEM gaskets, I would at least anneal the rings (450-500°C = barely red) to get them nice and ductile.
Also make sure that the torque wrench is...
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