... head gasket recommendations
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... head gasket recommendations
... i might have a blown head gasket... anyone have any recommendations for a new one?... oem?... inline pro?... others?...
... also, if i do have a blown head gasket... is there anything else involved besides just pulling the head replacing the gasket?... any help/advice would really be appreciated... thanks...
... also, if i do have a blown head gasket... is there anything else involved besides just pulling the head replacing the gasket?... any help/advice would really be appreciated... thanks...
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Re: ... head gasket recommendations (1.8T_EG)
Yes there is more involved than just R&R the gasket, IF you have time and money go ahead and have your local machine shop check the head for warpage, also a pressure test for your own peace of mind, depending on your setup I would take the oppurtunity to go aftermarket with the headgasket, List your setup
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Re: ... head gasket recommendations (maddskilzz)
Yes there is more involved than just R&R the gasket, IF you have time and money go ahead and have your local machine shop check the head for warpage, also a pressure test for your own peace of mind, depending on your setup I would take the oppurtunity to go aftermarket with the headgasket, List your setup
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Re: ... head gasket recommendations (maddskilzz)
have your local machine shop check the head for warpage, also a pressure test for your own peace of mind
... assuming i have a warped head... what does that mean?... what can be done to fix it... also, what is a pressure test and how will it give me 'peace of mind'... lemme know... and thanks for skoolin' a n00bie like me...
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Re: ... head gasket recommendations (1.8T_EG)
Contact 2K_TEG and pick up a Cometic MLS head gasket. You can get any thickness you want as well. Good quality from cometic, good service from 2K_TEG 
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Re: ... head gasket recommendations (lshatchturbo)
... considering a new head gasket... got a couple more questions...
... first, i was wondering what compression ratio i should aim for?... stock?... 9.5?... 9.0?
... what thickness gasket would i need for each?
... also, how much boost would i be able to run with each?
... lemme know... thanks...
... first, i was wondering what compression ratio i should aim for?... stock?... 9.5?... 9.0?
... what thickness gasket would i need for each?
... also, how much boost would i be able to run with each?
... lemme know... thanks...
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Re: ... head gasket recommendations (1.8T_EG)
if you didnt overheat ... and you shut down quick... good poss that the head is fine .. but if you are taking it off any prob be about $150 for a full check over everything and like a slight resurface if there is any warpage
that will just raise compression a tad depending on how much is taken off ...
now is the perfect time to get the head intake manifold and throttle body .. all ported and polished since you have to take it apart anyway ...
or a CAM upgrade
EDIT: def a good idea to drain the coolant ... and oil... they could have mixed when the gasket blew
[Modified by zilverz, 10:55 PM 9/24/2002]
that will just raise compression a tad depending on how much is taken off ...
now is the perfect time to get the head intake manifold and throttle body .. all ported and polished since you have to take it apart anyway ...
or a CAM upgrade
EDIT: def a good idea to drain the coolant ... and oil... they could have mixed when the gasket blew
[Modified by zilverz, 10:55 PM 9/24/2002]
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