[Vwdiesel] Re: [Audi-VW-Diesels] Head Gasket options?

[Bradley Flubacher]

This quote is from the vwdiesels site (Jack, www.vwdieselparts.com).

I've always thought this was an interesting subject... Most
block/pistons I've measured requires a 3 notch gasket anyhow..

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*TDC (Top Dead Center) Tool

**Top Dead Center should be checked when doing a head gasket. If you are
not the original owner of the car, the head gasket may not be the
correct one. Shops are notorious for using the 3 notch gasket, rather
that taking the time to ?do it right?. Correct thickness (1, 2, or 3
notch for the 1.6, or 2, 3, 4, or 5, notch for the 1.5) notch will give
optimum compression, and the best starting winter, and summer.*


      *This tool is also a necessity when building a motor, as you will
      need TDC for not only the correct head gasket, but for setting
      mechanical and injection pump timing. *



Adrian Snare wrote:

>You are most welcome, from Adrian the madman.. A man cannot go wrong
>with a good consensus on this matter of using a 3 notch headgasket..
>Please let us know if you achieve a performance boost.   Diesels
>Forever, Adrian
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