2E/PB Head Gasket

[Maltloaf]

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.

[rubjonny]

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!

[Maltloaf]

Cheers John,

Speedy and precise as usual 

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

[Maltloaf]

Cheers John,

Speedy and precise as usual  

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

[rubjonny]

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

[DarnPB]

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.