When too much metal has been removed from a head's surface, a ____ can be installed to compensate.

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A shim can be installed to compensate for too much metal being removed from a head's surface. Shims are thin pieces of metal that can be placed between the head and the engine block to adjust the clearance or alignment of the components. Gaskets are used to seal mating surfaces and are typically not used to compensate for metal removal. Plugs and corks are not typically used in this scenario.

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