how do u remove the head gasket

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Asked by vw_toista88 Dec 10, 2007 at 07:57 PM about the 1997 Volkswagen Jetta GL

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2 Answers

not being smart,butif you have never done this job befor ,take to a mechanic you trust,this can be a complated job.

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You're going to need a manual, at the very least. There is a large amount of disassembly involved and a lot of very necessary torque specs and critical measurements of the head and block surface which should be taken to insure that the repair is a success. I'd suggest taking it to a mechanic.

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