CU barrel to head gaskets

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CU barrel to head gaskets

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Hey
I am looking for new gaskets to sit between the barrels and head before I put the heads back on but there seems to be 3 different thicknesses. Anyone know which I should plump for.....0.7, 1 or 1.2 (1980 CU motor)

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Re: CU barrel to head gaskets

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Standard is 0.7mm unless the heads have been reworked then thicker gaskets as appropriate
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Thank you
Heads have been rebuilt and have solid lifters but stock other than that

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Re: CU barrel to head gaskets

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As per VWs technical update, you don't use the HG anymore...

You shim the base of the barrel to maintain deck height/piston to head spacing

Also if they're new AMC heads, then they have a step cast into them to replicate the HG thickness

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