Author Topic: Which valve cover gasket do i want? (Read 4206 times)

zagarus · « **on:** April 06, 2007, 11:31:39 pm »

So i seem to recall there being many different options for a valve cover gasket...

Now the reason i ask is cause mines leaking and so im going to replace it as soon as i can decide on the type of gasket to get.

I cant remember which ones there are so some help would be much appreciated and any thoughts you might have and possible other modifications that might need to be done (if any)

Engine is a 1.6L TD in a 91 jetta.

jtanguay · « **Reply #1 on:** April 07, 2007, 06:03:43 am »

there was a post somewhere about a site that sells updated rubber re-useable gasket...

subsonic · « **Reply #2 on:** April 07, 2007, 07:20:45 am »

This may be what you are looking for:

http:// http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-Rabbit-Jetta-Rubber-VC-Gasket-Conversion-Kit-W-Studs_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33685QQihZ011QQitemZ320041293361QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V

SMOKEYDUB · « **Reply #3 on:** April 07, 2007, 08:00:31 am »

1.8 g60 valve cover gasket is a reusable one an fits in it you cars origonal place. The only catch is you will have to remove your valve cover studs and grind of the little shoulders or find some metric bolts that will screw in.

RabbitJockey · « **Reply #4 on:** April 07, 2007, 12:05:38 pm »

Quote from: SMOKEYDUB

1.8 g60 valve cover gasket is a reusable one an fits in it you cars origonal place. The only catch is you will have to remove your valve cover studs and grind of the little shoulders or find some metric bolts that will screw in.

yeah and it's the same as aba gaskets too.

Black Smokin' Diesel · « **Reply #5 on:** April 07, 2007, 07:52:03 pm »

This is the kit you want: http://www.parts4vws.com/catalog/product_detail.asp?PartNumber=037198483C

Includes studs and one piece rubber gasket.

burn_your_money · « **Reply #6 on:** April 07, 2007, 08:19:23 pm »

or you can use bolts. Just keep in mind that you are putting the bolt into soft aluminum, it will wear out faster then if you use studs.

zagarus · « **Reply #7 on:** April 07, 2007, 08:23:12 pm »

thanks guys! rubber it is. and those studs, will i have to modify the shoulders or is that already done with the ones the gasket comes with?

burn_your_money · « **Reply #8 on:** April 07, 2007, 08:26:05 pm »

Quote from: "zagarus"

thanks guys! rubber it is. and those studs, will i have to modify the shoulders or is that already done with the ones the gasket comes with?

Already done. Or you can knock the metal rings out the the gasket and use your normal shouldered studs

zagarus · « **Reply #9 on:** April 07, 2007, 08:47:16 pm »

right on thanks very much.

subsonic · « **Reply #10 on:** April 07, 2007, 11:11:57 pm »

Looking at the two different sets I noticed that the Victor Reinz one had four additional studs that were longer. Whats the difference?

Black Smokin' Diesel · « **Reply #11 on:** April 07, 2007, 11:18:00 pm »

Quote from: subsonic

Looking at the two different sets I noticed that the Victor Reinz one had four additional studs that were longer. Whats the difference?

The four longer ones are used for the g60 valve cover.