~My 91 GLI to 1.6TD conversion build up~

[zukgod1]

I originally used a 3 notcher because of the fuel I was running but after I installed the new rings i decided to go with the correct gasket for the protrusion I had which speced out to be a 1 notch.

So ya, I need a one notch.

My other engine a a full hydro engine so I will be able to use an AAZ gasket with no mods.

Maybe when it gets to that point I'll need a 2 notcher and I can buy the one you just bought from Myke to help ya recoup some of your costs.

[53 willys]

I originally used a 3 notcher because of the fuel I was running but after I installed the new rings i decided to go with the correct gasket for the protrusion I had which speced out to be a 1 notch.

So ya, I need a one notch.

My other engine a a full hydro engine so I will be able to use an AAZ gasket with no mods.

Maybe when it gets to that point I'll need a 2 notcher and I can buy the one you just bought from Myke to help ya recoup some of your costs.

thats right..I forgot you did that...I would love to sell you my AAZ 2 notch...let me know when your ready for it....it's gonna be in Thailand for the 3 weeks tho...lol

[zukgod1]

Well I don't see me getting to the other engine within that time frame so no worries.

[53 willys]

well my gaskets still have not even made it to gasketstogo!!! the dang protesting that has been going on at the Bangkok Thailand airport has been holding up my mail....lucky for me the protesting ended yesterday!!!
hopefully I hear something this week.......the guy in Thailand(john) has been great so far..he "skype" me and told me all the problems and has been real easy to deal with.
man I really wanna get my car going!!
I'm eyeballing some coilovers for it right now.....xmas to myself?!?!?! :oops:  :lol:

[zukgod1]

I'm eyeballing some coilovers for it right now.....xmas to myself?!?!?! :oops:  :lol:

FK's man!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Smokey Eddy]

Why did you opt for a custom gasket opposed to the aaz one?

[53 willys]

Why did you opt for a custom gasket opposed to the aaz one?

I just dont like the idea of using oil filler cap rubber or sealer and old fiber gasket to patch the hole on the AAZ MLS gasket....I know lots of guys are running it with no problems...but I was just not completely sold on it, so I looked for a better option...it may end up costing me 2x as much as a AAZ mls gasket..but the piece of mind will be worth it to me.
I even had them make my new 1.6 mls gasket WITH the extra AAZ cooling holes
I just wish they would hurry!!

 :?

[VW_Commuter]

53 willys, are you running a hydraulic or solid lifter engine?

[zukgod1]

He has a solid lifter engine.

[VW_Commuter]

I really can't wait to see how the gasket from gasketstogo work out.  I'd be up for 2 or 3 if they are a success.

[53 willys]

I really can't wait to see how the gasket from gasketstogo work out.  I'd be up for 2 or 3 if they are a success.

yep...Dan knows..I bought my engine from him!

I too am REALLY excited to see how this gasket turns out...I'm going crazy waiting..

[AdAm84]

Great pictures!

[Smokey Eddy]

Ahhhh right you have a mechanical block i understand now.

I was like ... blocking the hole? what are you on about. Oh, mechanical lifters...

[fatmobile]

I still can't believe the stock head gasket blew out that fast.
 Put another fiber gasket in there so you can drive it while waiting for the special gasket,... they're cheap.
 Just to satisfy my curiousity  

[Smokey Eddy]

If you were closer i'd give you the fiber one i ordered by accident. I pad 15$ for it. It's a three hole no-name.

According to google earth you are 1,572 km away (15 hour drive)
Wow that huge salt lake is kinda neat  :oops:

I've always wanted to snowboard in Utah :oops:  :oops:  :oops:


After fooling around on google earth around Utah i've decided what once my car is running again im going on a road trip to salt lake city and to utah lake. (after this ski season is over i got a season pass at a local hill  :lol: )