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Stacked Gaskets



stacking gaskets is nto a very good idea. It disrupts the design of the 
combustion chamber as well as leads to more vulnerability.

Copper head gasket much better.

Brian, are you asking this because you want to lower compression?



Chris DeLong
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Seattle, WA USA
'80 16V 'Rocco ragtop
'91 GLi 2.0 16V
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>From: "BcH" <bhonnold@pac-cap.com>
>Reply-To: <bhonnold@pac-cap.com>
>To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
>Subject: Stacked Gaskets
>Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 13:08:24 -0800
>
>Speaking of which.  I have heard it two ways, one that you Cannot simply
>stack two metal stock gaskets because it can allow for leaking.  This
>method requires the insertion of a thin copper gasket to provide a
>sealing surface.
>
>Of course, the other thought is that the metal gakets seal perfectly
>against each other due to the pressure of the head studs.
>
>Any real world experience on the list to refute either of these methods?
>
>Brian _Box-Cam_ Honnold
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org
> > [mailto:scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org] On Behalf Of Anthony Pelletier
> > Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2002 12:59 PM
> > To: Brian Honnold; scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > Subject: RE: 2.0l
> >
> >
> > Or you could double stack aba metal gaskets.  $18 ea
> > I know 2 on a 1.8 16v is ~8.8:1 and cheap....
> >
> > Tony
> >
> >
> >
> > --- BcH <bhonnold@pac-cap.com> wrote:
> > > I don't have the formula, but the converse approach
> > > might do the
> > > trick......simply rebush 3A rods to accept the ABA
> > > wrist pins and use
> > > notched ABA pistons.  That "should" yeild 8:1
> > > compression so you would
> > > need a thinner HG.  Also, the piston skirt might
> > > have to be clearanced.
> > >
> > >
> > > not sure
> > >
> > > The simply approach for lowering compression is to
> > > get a hold of
> > > www.headgaskets.com and let them tell you what
> > > thickness copper gasket
> > > you need, then build it and ship it to you.
> > >
> > > Brian H
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: ATS - Patrick Bureau
> > > [mailto:txrocco@sbcglobal.net]
> > > Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2002 12:30 PM
> > > To: Brian Honnold; scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > > Subject: RE: 2.0l
> > >
> > >
> > > I wonder if such a recipe is possible for the 3a
> > > conversion, lowering
> > > the compression from 10:1 to 8/9:1 to permit better
> > > turbo capabilities
> > > or G60 ladder on it.
> > > anyone have a though on this ?
> > >
> > >
> > > ATS - Patrick Bureau - txrocco@sbcglobal.net
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org
> > > [mailto:scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of BcH
> > > Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2002 1:41 PM
> > > To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > > Subject: RE: 2.0l
> > >
> > >
> > > Not that you asked for this but I'm posting again
> > > for those who will
> > > want to know.
> > >
> > > ABF Recipe;
> > >
> > > Take one ABA block, remove the crankshaft timing
> > > pulley, oil pump,
> > > intermediate shaft, oil pump drive gear and
> > > distributor hole plug.
> > > Replace removed items with units from a 2.0 16v
> > > donor.
> > >
> > > Remove ABA pistons, have eyebrows notched into
> > > pistons for valve
> > > clearance. (not mandatory but a damn good idea)
> > >
> > > Reassemble ABA 16v motor for unspectacular 8:1
> > > compression.
> > >
> > > Or, pay big about $400 for ABF pistons or $$$$$$ for
> > > custom pistons.
> > >
> > > Alternately, rebush ABA rods for 2.0 16v wrist pins
> > > and use 2.0 16v
> > > pistons, resulting in 9.2:1 compression.
> > >
> > >
> > >  icon_eek.gif
> > >
> > <http://forums.vwsport.com/images/smiles/icon_eek.gif>
> > >
> > > _________________
> > > 1978 Scirocco ABA 16vT Box-O-Parts
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org
> > > [mailto:scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org] On Behalf Of
> > > JoshuaA.Conner@VerizonWireless.com
> > > Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2002 11:19 AM
> > > To: red8716v@yahoo.com
> > > Cc: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > > Subject: 2.0l
> > >
> > >
> > > Do you still have the 2.0 ABA?  I talked to
> > > Colin(TT) today about
> > > possibly converting to an ABF!  They have almost all
> > > the parts necessary
> > > to do  the conversion.  He said the stock cis-e
> > > with fuel enrichment
> > > and euro cam is good for 170 HP streetable! The plus
> > > is the ABF is
> > > smoother also.
> > >
> > >
> > > ===>  Attention List <=====
> > >
> > > Anyone have a pre 1995 2.0 crossflow short block to
> > > possibly trade for a
> > > 1.8 16V shortblock?
> > >
> > >
> > > Joshua C.
> > > '88 Red 16V 2.0
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
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