[Vwdiesel] 1982 Rabbit with 1.6, which head gasket

Mon Dec 16 06:00:21 EST 2002

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Glad I asked that....Thanks Gary!!!  Like I said, this is my first project =
and I am learning....a great deal of it thanks to folks like you on this e-=
mail list.

Mikey

 "Gary, Orlando" <gbangs at cfl.rr.com> wrote:Whoa!

No, these are the gasket thicknesses, not piston protrusions. The piston
shouldn't be protruding more than about 1mm.

Here are the piston projections/gasket thickness
needed:

- 0.63mm 1.3mm
0=2E63 - 0.82 1.4
0=2E82 - 0.92 1.5
0=2E92 - 1.6

Sorry for the confusion,

-Gary, Orlando

On Mon, 2002-12-16 at 08:03, Michael Hitchings wrote:
>
> Gary,
> So, let's say the piston protrusion is 1.5mm, then I want the head gasket=
 that reflects that, right? Do you want the top of the piston going all the=
 way up and hitting the head? Doesn't the gasket compress when you torque t=
he head down?
> Keep in mind, when I pulled the head, it was the first time it had been o=
ff the car!!! The gasket seems to be the original...
> Thanks again,
> Mike
> "Gary, Orlando" wrote:Michael,
> Since you working with a pre-'81, 11mm engine, there are four available
> head gaskets...
>
> 1.3mm 0680103-383
> 1.4 068-103-383C
> 1.5 068-103-383G
> 1.6 068-103-383H
>
> Generally, yes, you can use the same gasket part number as was removed,
> but like Loren said, don't take for granted what there. Measure it. A
> flat edge and feeler gauges is all you need to measure piston
> protrusion.
>
> These gasket parts numbers will probably be superceded. But what ever
> current replacement gasket will usually have these old numbers crossed
> referenced on the package.
>
> Good Luck,
>
> -Gary, Orlando
>
>
>
> On Sun, 2002-12-15 at 09:30, Michael Hitchings wrote:
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> >
> > Gary and group,
> >
> >
> >
> > I have not had a chance to measure the thickness of the old cylinder he=
ad 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?
> >
> >
> >
> > 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 g=
et since I have the 11mm head bolts
> >
> > 068 103 383 FA (1.6 mm 3 notch)
> >
> > 068 103 383 FL (1.4 mm 1 notch)
> >
> > 068 103 383 FM (1.53 mm 2 notch)
> >
> > 068 103 383 FN (1.61 mm 3 holes)
> >
> >
> >
> > Do you (group included) concur?
> >
> >
> >
> > Also, should I get new head bolts to put in, or can I reuse the old one=
s=2E This is my first engine teardown/rebuild so please bear with me!!!!
> >
> >
> >
> > Well since I'm asking questions, here's another one...what is the prope=
r timing belt to use (mfr recommendations, etc.) I only see one listed on E=
TKA and it's part number 069 109 119 E. Is that the right one? Should I get=
 a new tensioning roller (068 109 243 F) while I am at it? Does anyone know=
 where I can get a timing belt cover (068 109 191 C)? Are they still availa=
ble for purchase from places like VWparts.com? Is it critical that I have t=
he t-belt cover?
> >
> >
> >
> > One more set of questions...does anyone know the part number for a reve=
rse switch for a 5 speed tranny and also where I can get new bushings for t=
he shift-linkage w/o paying an arm and a leg. I'm not looking to put someth=
ing super-duty in there, just to replace the worn out ones that are current=
ly in there.
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks gang
> >
> > Mikey
> >
> >
> >
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> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> >
> > From: Gary, Orlando [mailto:gbangs at cfl.rr.com]
> >
> > Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2002 5:07 PM
> >
> > To: mhitchings at yahoo.com
> >
> > Cc: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
> >
> > Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] 1982 Rabbit with 1.6, which head gasket
> >
> >
> >
> > Mike,
> >
> >
> >
> > Yes, the notches indicate how thick the gasket is. The gasket is block
> >
> > dependent and not head dependent. The thickness required is determined
> >
> > by how far the pistons protrude above the block.
> >
> >
> >
> > There are three choices:
> >
> > 1 notch... piston up to 0.82mm above block
> >
> >
> >
> > 2 notch... between 0.83 - 0.92mm
> >
> >
> >
> > 3 notch... over 0.93mm
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -Gary, Orlando
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Tue, 2002-11-26 at 13:37, Michael R. Hitchings wrote:
> >
> > > This is a multi-part message in MIME format.
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> >
> > > Hey gang, I have the head off my donor engine (a 1982 1.6 with 230K
> >
> > > miles) and the head gasket was the original one. I now need to replace
> >
> > > it. The original had two notches. Do I need to get the one with one,
> >
> > > two, or three identification notches on it? What does the notch
> >
> > > identify? Thickness?
> >
> > >
> >
> > > Thanks,
> >
> > > Mikey
> >
> >
> >
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