Anyone know where i can find them for the 2000 jettas.i know its off topic but my friend needs them for his turbo jetta..its the A4 head.thanks..

 

no, sorry.

I've read about copper head gaskets here but never figured out why... why use them? Thanks.

 

To hold more boost and higher compression

 

you want low compression for more boost, and higher compression for NA...

 

That's what I meant.. Sorry I was typing fast [img]http://pcguru2k.cjb.net/images/smiles/redface.gif[img]

 

but they leak oil and are not reccommended for street use

 

unless you seal them

 

so uhhh sir, how do you plan on sealing YOUR head gasket? wax?

 

nope, ELRING gasket sealer. Great stuff.
I'll try to get more info on it later today.
I believe spraying the gaskets with high temp silver spray paint works too, but I've used the ELRING stuff on 2 Copper gasket Vintage Mustang Engines and both of them are running without a hitch. One is a 306ci, the other is a 347ci stroker.

 

The mustang guys are the only ones I've read about the copper head gaskets.

That is where i read they leaked and were not the best for street use.. if the can keep them sealed good.. I still would rather have a different one myself

 

Use the factory gaskets, but get head studs from ARP. The problem aint the gaskets, its the factory head bolts. They are called torque to yield, aka they stretch when you install them and they will stretch if you put too much cylinder pressure under them. ARP studs will hold the heads down!

 

to properly use a copper/Metal HG, you have to o-ring the block and match ring the head for it to seal. if not. you will keep wondering where your engine fluids run off too

 

My fluids are running now without a metal HG

 

That is the 2nd time I have seen this.. there will be no need for a 3rd..

Thanks as always for the info mardi