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Cylinder Head Gasket Selection On
1981-86 Volkswagen 1.6L (96.9 CID) Diesel Engines
The cylinder head gasket used in the 1981-86 Volkswagen 1.6L (96.9 CID) diesel engines is available in three thicknesses distinguished by notches on the side of the gasket. The correct gasket is selected by measuring piston protrusion on all four cylinders and basing the selection on the highest piston height.
Protrusin should be measured as indicated in the illustration below by using Volkswagen tools VW382/7 and VW385/17 or equivalents. It is important that your depth gauge/dial indicator set-up not rest directly on the piston itself to
prevent possible distorted readings. Parallels placed on the deck surface next to each cylinder will provide a good base for measuring.
Use the following table for determining gasket usage:
Piston Height Identification Notches
.0260-.0339 1 (1.4mm thick)
(.66-.86mm)
.0343-.0665 2 (1.5mm thick)
(.87-.90mm)
.0358-.0402 3 (1.6mm thick)
(.91-1.02mm)
Additionally, be sure to install the cylinder head gasket with the side marked TOP or OBEN (on OE gaskets) facing up.
The AERA Technical Committee
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