Head gaskets

[Joe Camilleri]

Has anyone found one brand of head gaskets to be thinner than others?

I have a Brazilian one made Sabo that measures .075 new.

[Sandro]

assuming this is for your HP car, you can buy gaskets that increase the compression

http://www.autotech.com/prod_engine_headgaskets.htm

1.4mm is approx .055"

[Joe Camilleri]

Thanks Sandro. I saw those, but I think that the bore is too big for my 1.6.

[Sandro]

thats right, completely forgot about that. I have a new gasket for a 1.8, Ill measure it anyway and let you know

[Flyinglizard]

Mine come off at about 68 compressed( @ 66- 70# torque). all brands seem to be about the same, within .003.
New is about 73-75. I have found the Felpro is the roundest, for the 1.8.
MM

[Flyinglizard]

Hey, Update. I have about 11, 1.8 HG hanging onthe wall. The felpro comes off at about 063, the rest, ( Goetze, etc, ) come off at more than 069. HTH, MM

[Joe Camilleri]

Mike, thanks for the info, that's just what I was looking for.