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10-18
Thickness of the cylinder head gasket
There are several different thicknesses of cylinder
head gasket as replacements. When the 1 model (A)
gaskets have been used up, the Parts Store will only
deliver 2
nd
model (B, C or D) gaskets.
1
st
model
On engines fitted with a 1
st
model cylinder head
gasket (marked A on the drawing opposite), the label
showing the gasket thickness cannot be seen from the
outside. The thickness of the gasket must therefore be
calculated before each operation.
Cylinder head gasket thickness 1.6 mm:
– 1.6 is stamped on the gasket.
Cylinder head gasket thickness 1.7 mm:
– not stamped.
Cylinder head gasket thickness 1.8 mm:
– 1.8 is stamped on the gasket.
2
nd
model
On engines fitted with a 2
nd
model cylinder head
gasket, the label showing the gasket thickness can be
seen from the outside. There is no need to recalculate
the gasket thickness if the operations performed have
not involved modifying the piston protrusion
dimension.
B - Cylinder head gasket thickness 1.6 mm:
marked with a hole
C - Cylinder head gasket thickness 1.7 mm:
no hole
D - Cylinder head gasket thickness 1.8 mm:
marked with two holes
NOTE: if replacing:
– the crankshaft,
– the cylinder block,
– the con rods,
– the pistons,
it is essential to calculate the thickness of the
cylinder head gasket.
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