Cylinder Head Gasket Identification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta, 1998 Volkswagen Jetta, 1997 Volkswagen Jetta, 1996 Volkswagen Passat, and 1996 Volkswagen Jetta. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Part number (black arrow)
- Holes/notches (white arrow)
Different thickness cylinder head gaskets are available. The correct thickness depends on the amount of piston protrusion.
Measuring piston protrusion, see Piston position at TDC, checking .
When only replacing the cylinder head gasket, install a new gasket with the same identification.
NOTE:
New metal gasket, 11.93, see METAL CYLINDER HEAD GASKET