[Vwdiesel] 1982 Rabbit with 1.6, which head gasket

[LBaird119 at aol.com]

> I have not had a chance to measure the thickness of the old cylinder head
> gasket yet. I can't seem to find my caliper.  Would it be safe to assume
that
> I can use a 2 notch to put back on the engine if that is what came off of
it?

  You can but it doesn't mean it's right.  It's always best to measure the
piston projection and go from there.  Otherwise you might be putting back
what someone had lying around or what was available rather than what is
correct.
>
>
>
>  Also, looking at ETKA (parts program) I see that there are 6 different
head
> gaskets listed (part numbers):
>
>  068 103 383 ES (1.4 mm 1 notch)
>
>  068 103 383 ET (1.5 mm 2 notch) <-- This is the one I think I need to get

>                                                   since I have the 11mm
head
> bolts
>
  It appears so.  It's for up through engine number CR 176 338 (think I
remembered that right)  Which would mean for a 1.6L (big oil returns)
and for the 11mm bolts.  I've seen the 12mm bolt gaskets used with
no apparent problems.  If availability is a problem.
     Loren