Diesel head gasket on 2.1 CGt turbo??

[Huw Powell]

> I am just wondering if anyone ever decided if a diesel head gasket will work
> on a turbo gas 5 cylinder?  The head gasket on my CGT turbo conversion blew
> out at 18psi (guage)(that's 2.? bar absolute).  This is a N/A to turbo
> conversion so I have reached the limit of the N/A head gasket/bolts.  Is
> there a diesel or turbo gas gasket that will fit my 2.1??

Matt,

I just looked up the head gasket for the stock 2.1 n/a coupe (035 103
383 J) WE engine and the head gasket for the 2.1 turbo in the 5kt (WK)
and they are the same.  That 5kt engine ran 130 hp.

I suspect a simple replacement with a new, correct part will do you
fine.  I have one lying around, along with a set of head bolts, but I'm
still not sure what engine will end up in my coupe when I rebuild it -
if I stick with the 2.1 (maybe with a 'little' exhaust driven fan?) I'll
be using it, but mebbe i should offer to sell you them, I can always get
another set if I stick with the WE.  Could put them in the picnic basket
with the tranny.

Good luck...

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Huw Powell

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