Which Thickness Head Gasket Do I Need?

[Atari Boy 11]

I am about to rebuild a 1.9 8v engine (B6D XU9) and my local motor factors has explained that there are two thickness of head gasket, 1.20 mm and 1.44mm, which should I get?

It is or will be a standard engine by the way.

 

Thanks

 

Jonny

[Ryan 99]

Unless the head has been skimmed by quite a lot then I'd say go for the 1.2mm

[ashley peddle 3]

go for the skinny one anyways - compression is your friend

[Atari Boy 11]

Thanks guys, will do.

 

Edit: Just phoned up to order and I spoke to different chap, seemed to know more, anyway, only one thickness so all ordered.

Edited December 18, 2007 by Atari Boy

[ashley peddle 3]

there are 2 thicknesses - one is for heads that have been skimmed and one is for standard - so the first guy is the one who knows what he is talking about

[Atari Boy 11]

Thanks Ash.

 

Note to self: keep my mouth shut unless I am absolutely sure about something, this will save me exposing my lack of knowledge.