I thought all VW headbolts were stretch type so they have to be replaced. I've used ARP and some other brand on my vr6 when the headgasket was replaced.
Chad On Tue, 12 Jul 2005, ProFormance wrote: > I agree.. I prefer the metal bit versus the older fiber-type.. > > Are you replacing your headbolts, as well? > Ricky > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Galen Bergthold [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2005 8:17 PM > To: [email protected]; [email protected] > Subject: RE: [a2-16v-list] Replacing gaskets/seals > > I picked up a head gasket set from Techtonics. Haven't had a chance to > replace my head but the gasket set looks very complete w/rubber valve cover > gasket, etc. They are at: > http://techtonicstuning.com/ > As an aside, many are not using the original fiber type head gasket for the > 16v anymore, they are recommending the multi layer metal head gasket from > the newer VW 2.0L engine. > GBergthold > > _______________________________________________ > a2-16v-list mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list > For list archives, see listinfo link above. >
