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submitted 14 hours ago* (last edited 14 hours ago) by fossilesque@mander.xyz to c/science_memes@mander.xyz
 

spoilerPlant hopper on an engine topper.

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[–] waz@feddit.uk 37 points 13 hours ago (3 children)

That is a head gasket, because it’s the gasket between the engine block and the engine head.

what on earth is an engine topper?

[–] Mostly_Gristle@lemmy.world 6 points 12 hours ago

A lot of engines have a big plastic trim piece that sits on top and doesn't really do anything except make the engine compartment look tidy. I guess you could call that a topper.

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