Help with VW headgasket

[JHastings]

Well,

I am taking delivery on my new to me 81 Rabbit pickup with a 1. 6L diesel and a 4-speed. I got it cheap since it has a blown headgasket, but it only has 79,XXX on it. Head has been resurfaced already and I have seen some threads on measuring piston protrusion to get the right headgasket. My question is, since these things blow headgaskets all the time, whould I get studs for it?



I found ARP's for $130. Money well spent?

Also, anything special I should do when I drop the head on? Special Tools? Better gaskets than others?



Thanks,

Jamie

 

[Mishkaya]

Hello

You will probably get most detailed answers to your questions about your VW at TDI Club, very knowledgeable bunch there:

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