When it gets to that sort of situation even a repair that doesn't 100% fix the problem, but vastly improves the situation can count as a win. Great detective work.
Would the thickness of the paper gasket cause a enough of a rise in chamber volume to affect pressure and prevent it not been a 100% fix?
Would the thickness of the paper gasket cause a enough of a rise in chamber volume to affect pressure and prevent it not been a 100% fix?