Is the current thinking that both the metal rings and the paper gaskets between the cylinders and the heads and the cylinders and the case can be eliminated in the assembly of a Type IV motor?
Jack
Full Version: Cylinder Sealing rings and Gaskets
QUOTE(76Porsche @ Oct 1 2010, 01:07 PM) 
Is the current thinking that both the metal rings and the paper gaskets between the cylinders and the heads and the cylinders and the case can be eliminated in the assembly of a Type IV motor?
Jack
NO with the new vw 1.8 spanish heads no head gaskets but with stock by all means cylinder head gaskets and cylinder base gaskets!!!!!!
QUOTE(76Porsche @ Oct 1 2010, 12:07 PM)
Is the current thinking that both the metal rings and the paper gaskets between the cylinders and the heads and the cylinders and the case can be eliminated in the assembly of a Type IV motor?
Jack
Hi Jack and Welcome to 914 World
Here is some info to help you decide.
VW Tech Bulletin
Then lapping the cyl's to the heads is a practice when no gaskets are used to help head sealing.
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