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1999 Volkswagen Golf head gasket

Tiny
EDSMITH1981
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  • 1999 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 110,000 MILES
What do I need to buy to fix head gasket ive already tryed steel seal and it was no good I know ive got to get head gasket just want to know what else I need thanks for you help
Thursday, March 26th, 2009 AT 9:53 AM

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Tiny
BLUELIGHTNIN6
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  • 16,542 POSTS
The new gasket is all that's needed. No sealant is required when installing the new head gasket.

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Thursday, March 26th, 2009 AT 11:42 AM
Tiny
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After you remove the head you need to check to see there is no warpage, meaning that the gasket side of the head is straight and flat and have the head checked for cracks. A rad shop is best if you don't have the experience or gear. Its crazy to reasemble it without doing this because 1/2 the time it has to come apart again because of warpage or cracks. You might consider changing your timing belt as well while its apart if it hasen't been done in a long time. The timing belt has to be dismantled to get the head off.
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Saturday, May 9th, 2009 AT 8:36 PM

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