The cheapest gaskets and I have had them on my cars for at least five years whitout a leak are the stock ones used on the VW bug. They have two sizes and the 1 5/8 are the ones to use. They are about $.40 each and for $2.40 for six it is very cheap. Hate to give up my secrets but I hope this helps.
ken

Thanks for the tip. I bought the high dollar ones and they are already leaking.

A guy at a muffler shop told me to throw away the gaskets and just use the Blue silicone. I thought this was kind of strange but then I remembered seeing it when I had tore my motor apart. I think I'll try your trick first.

quote Originally posted by partfiero: The cheapest gaskets...are the stock ones used on the VW bug...the 1 5/8 (size) are the ones to use.

I might have to try those. Who's the supplier? Part number? Do you get them from a VW dealer, then, or what?

I forgot I'm in Cal where all the bugs are sold. If you can find a place that sell parts for the old bugs they will have them.

ken

[This message has been edited by partfiero (edited 07-18-2002).]

which side do you face the raised ridge?
to the head side or to the manifold side.
don

Hmm, I'm going on 8 years on my GM gaskets without a leak.........

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don, they are the same on both sides.
ken