head off 1.6 jx
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head off 1.6 jx
hi all finally got me head off 1.6 jx and its warped so i have a 3 hole gasket if i get head skimmed what size gasket will i need to fit all info much appreciated
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Re: head off 1.6 jx
VW says that you mustn't skim the heads!
The thickness of the gasket is governed by the protrusion of the piston with an unskimmed head, 3 holes/grooves should be the thickest you can get for protrusion of 0.91 - 1.03mm.
The thickness of the gasket is governed by the protrusion of the piston with an unskimmed head, 3 holes/grooves should be the thickest you can get for protrusion of 0.91 - 1.03mm.
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Re: head off 1.6 jx
hi cheers thats what i had read on here, but a few seem to have done this with no problems . maybe i will have it checked to see how much it is warped and report back
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Re: head off 1.6 jx
who are these few?89wedge wrote:hi cheers thats what i had read on here, but a few seem to have done this with no problems . maybe i will have it checked to see how much it is warped and report back
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Re: head off 1.6 jx
cheers for reply that's good enough for me new head it is then
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Re: head off 1.6 jx
Had mine done in the uk...it will bring the valves closer to the Pistons !!
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