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FASTdan · Joined: 30 Jan 2006 Posts: 81

Having just spoken to my local parts place it seems that they dont list a head gasket kit for the 924. Therefore he could only give me a price for an audi 100 kit which neither myself or him could be certain was definitely going to be right! Can anyone confirm if this kit would do the job?

Also are the bolts stretch type? ie require replacing?
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das push · Joined: 27 Oct 2005 Posts: 53 Location: cincy, oh, usa

not to sure about the audi fit.

IIRC the 924 head gasket is discontinued, they sell the 924 turbo(931) as the replacement. have the parts shop check for this part.
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Ozzie · Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 8:10 am Post subject:

Tried here
http://www.paragon-products.com/product_p/047.198.012a.htm
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emoore924 · Joined: 13 Apr 2004 Posts: 2822

924 head gasket appears on ebay every now and then. Parts houses do have them but you have to look. The turbo gasket is available as well.

I've always been told (and have done it several times) that the turbo gasket is an improved design and should be used instead of the n/a gasket.

924er · Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 3:27 pm Post subject:

ya i saw one on ebay for $110 and was geramn made.
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Ozzie · Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 3:38 pm Post subject:

From what I have read on this forum some head gaskets are crap.
Do a word search.
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Mike924 · Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Posts: 2601 Location: IoW UK

Dan,

your best bet is German Swedish & French or Euro Car Parts. You'd be looking at about 80 quid, though!

You might also give Design 911 a look; they're in your neck of the woods.

Cheers,
Mike.
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Mike924 · Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Posts: 2601 Location: IoW UK

Just checked Euro Car Parts.

They have Goetze head sets in stock, part no 362330081, for £51.69 including VAT and carriage.
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Dans931 · Joined: 20 Jan 2006 Posts: 45 Location: Baltimore

I just checked NAPA and their site shows the same gasket set for turbo AND N/A (0322551). I know this is incorrect, so be careful. This is not uncommon, as many suppliers list the same plug wires as well. The correct turbo headgasket is stronger and many on here use it on the N/A 924. The OEM gaskets for these engines are Victor Reintz, which are sold by NAPA. Best bet is go with a specialist like Vertex, Pelican, or dealer.
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Diesel · Joined: 03 Nov 2002 Posts: 1061 Location: Ellington,CT

Just to be different

I always use Fel-Pro if I can. I have never had a problem in all my years of wrenching when I have used their gaskets. When I put the Euro engine together 2 years ago I used a kit from Fel-Pro and I have zero leaks, even the rear main seal which can be temperamental. Of course YMMV, technique is very important too, as well as cleanliness and proper tooling.
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FASTdan · Joined: 30 Jan 2006 Posts: 81

thanks guys I'll look into it - Mike there's a GSF nearby so will try them first

turbo gasket gives a little more compression doesnt it? think i read that somewhere? which is odd as you'd expect it to be the other way round!
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Mike924 · Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Posts: 2601 Location: IoW UK

5150 · Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 11:40 pm Post subject:

I got the set from Eurocarparts as mentioned by Mike, no probs with it and there's everything in the pack you need to do the job properly.
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-nick · Joined: 16 Nov 2002 Posts: 2699 Location: Cambridge, MA

The na and turbo headgaskets are now one and the same. The original na number has been superceded to the turbo part number. The na and turbo gasket kits use the same head gasket, but the turbo kit has extra gaskets for exhaust/etc.

The headgasket area can change the compression significantly - on a 9.0:1 na, you would see 12:1 with no headgasket. Doesn't take much area to change the ratio dramatically. However, it seems that the na and 931 gaskets are very close to the same thickness. You might gain 0.01 compression points, but don't expect much.

nick

FASTdan · Joined: 30 Jan 2006 Posts: 81

i have ordered a victor reintz kit for £50 (cost price). should get it tomorrow. thanks for the tips though chaps! i'll let you know how i get on!
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