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Technical => Engine Tech Forum => Topic started by: Paulster on March 12, 2011, 04:39:42 PM

Title: Cylinder head gaskets
Post by: Paulster on March 12, 2011, 04:39:42 PM

Hi,

May be a stupid question but I took off the cylinder head on my 1600dp and there are no head gaskets. Is this normal? Do I put it back with no gaskets as well?

Help please

Title: Re: Cylinder head gaskets
Post by: owdlvr on March 12, 2011, 04:57:58 PM

No gaskets is correct. The top of the cylinder seals directly against the head.

-Dave

Title: Re: Cylinder head gaskets
Post by: Paulster on March 13, 2011, 05:59:43 PM

I have worked on many engines and have never seen a cylinder head with no gaskets...These Vw's are very cleverly built little cars..

Thank you for your input Dave, now its time to get greasy again...

Paul

Title: Re: Cylinder head gaskets
Post by: hank on March 17, 2011, 06:50:58 PM

we hand lap each cylinder into the head with a little valve grinding paste
then wash it all completely out with water and soap