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    Head gasket concerns.

    My first post so hope it makes sense. I'm repairing a Golf TDI with the BKD engine. My local spares store have ordered a 3 hole head gasket to refit the head along with new bolts.

    My concern is that the original head gasket is the 2 hole so is marginally thinner than the new gasket. Will the small difference in thickness cause engine issues?

    I'm not concerned about a slight decrease in compression but more concerned with injector spray patterns and piston crown damage.

    Any thoughts from someone who has more knowledge with the VAG diesel engines?
    Tags: concerned, gasket, head, head gasket tdi 2 3 hole, hole
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    Why not source the correct gasket? Gasket thickness isn't arbitrary.
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    It'll most likely run I suppose, but why tempt fate by using a none spec part?

    If the jobs worth doing, its worth doing properly.
    Last edited by davidorama; 11-01-2021, 11:26 AM.
    2005 VW Golf 5 2.0 FSI Comfortline Sports Automatic

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