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I just added a Vortech supercharger on my engine and while doing the rebuild I installed MLS head gaskets. I noticed while installing them that there seems to be a water passage that is blocked off. I put the blocked side to the front thinking the water crossed over at the rear of the heads. Did I do this correctly?

I should have asked when I did it and now that the car is fully back together I am kicking myself in the butt for not taking the time to ask then. I guess I would like to know before I break something. Thanks guys. At this point I am ready to take the engine apart just to confirm I did it right.
 

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the front stamp always goes to the front on both sides, the rears should be open
 

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Yep, the front passages are blocked and the rear passages are open.

Looks like you did it fine
 
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Phew!!! Thanks you guys for the info. You saved me a whole lot of time this weekend. Now I can watch my Dallas Cowboys whoop up on the Giants!!!!
 
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