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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Maltloaf on 17 February 2009, 14:35

Title: 2E/PB Head Gasket
Post by: Maltloaf on 17 February 2009, 14:35

Hi,
I have got to take the head off my 91 8v GTi and I think it may be giving signs that it has gone anyway. It has got a PB head on a 2E bottom end.

For the life of me I can not remember which head gasket I used when I built it, but I do remember trying a couple before getting it right, and the metal one I ordered did not fit very well.

Which one do you guys recommend? Is it a standard 2E or PB, or another one?
Also are the head bolts stretch bolts or can I reuse them?

Thanks

Matt B.

Title: Re: 2E/PB Head Gasket
Post by: rubjonny on 17 February 2009, 14:46

2e (composite) or ABF (metal) head gasket is what you want.  Technically you can re-use 8v head bolts, but for the price of them I always just buy new!

Title: Re: 2E/PB Head Gasket
Post by: Maltloaf on 17 February 2009, 15:14

Cheers John,

Speedy and precise as usual  :grin:

In your opinion is it best to get one from GSF, Euro Car parts, etc, or OEM?

Title: Re: 2E/PB Head Gasket
Post by: Maltloaf on 17 February 2009, 15:15

Quote from: Maltloaf on 17 February 2009, 15:14

Cheers John,

Speedy and precise as usual   :smiley:

In your opinion is it best to get one from GSF, Euro Car parts, etc, or OEM?

Title: Re: 2E/PB Head Gasket
Post by: rubjonny on 17 February 2009, 15:23

GSF or AVS would get my vote, never had an issue with head bolts/gaskets from them :)

Title: Re: 2E/PB Head Gasket
Post by: DarnPB on 17 February 2009, 20:11

I would buy new head bolts as the torque depends on a designed stretching of the bolts. This stretching also work hardens the bolts, making them brittle and more prone to snapping.