2.0 Head Gasket delete? Options

[torakki]

I've read where it's a good idea to remove the head gaskets and re-assemble without them. Something about, they crush and cause an issue. Is there anything else you need to do or change, in their place? Like a different head design?
Thanks

[914werke]

I've read where it's a good idea to remove the head gaskets and re-assemble without them. Something about, they crush and cause an issue. Is there anything else you need to do or change, in their place? Like a different head design? Thanks

Here is an old thread with the bulletin and some pretty good points made.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/lofiversion/i...hp?t215407.html

Still having the same argument over a decade later.

Will this bullshit misinformation NEVER end? The Tech document refers ONLY to the revised 2 liter heads. Period. Perpetuating misinformation does no one any good. The Cap'n

The listed thread makes the same point I have been trying to make. The tech bulletin does not apply to the 914 engine. The tech bulletin applies to the engines with the revised head design. The key words here are "REVISED HEAD DESIGN". The 914 motor does not have it.

Does not have what? with all due respect to John.

Sorry Clay but you are making a specious argument. First no one will argue (I think (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)) that the T4 motor is a VW design & that Porsche's contributions to it related to the 914 centered around the 2.0L & redesign of its heads.

Arguing the VW bulletin cited isn't applicable may be splitting the finest of hairs.

Perhaps you can define what you think the specific features are that differentiate the "Porsche" vs the "Volkswagen" versions described in that bulletin, and how they are germane to this discussion about the use of compressible multilayer metal head gaskets?