Head Gasket Replacement
#1
02-10-2014, 04:53 PM
Head Gasket Replacement
I am going to be replacing the head gasket on my 2000 A4 1.8T and would like some input from more knowledgable people.
I've done work on previous cars before, but never the headgasket.
My basic understanding is to remove the valve cover and headbolts, remove head.
Take head to machine shop to make sure it is flat/not cracked, and cleaned out.
Put new gasket down,
put head back on
Torque new headbolts down.
change oil / coolant
drive away.
Seems like a time consuming, but simple job to me. Am i missing something boneheadedly simple or what?
I've done work on previous cars before, but never the headgasket.
My basic understanding is to remove the valve cover and headbolts, remove head.
Take head to machine shop to make sure it is flat/not cracked, and cleaned out.
Put new gasket down,
put head back on
Torque new headbolts down.
change oil / coolant
drive away.
Seems like a time consuming, but simple job to me. Am i missing something boneheadedly simple or what?
#2
02-10-2014, 07:40 PM
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Yup 
Hardest part about the headgasket job is the timing belt portion of it, qhich you might as well replace while you are at it. You should remove from the front end to do this too
Hardest part about the headgasket job is the timing belt portion of it, qhich you might as well replace while you are at it. You should remove from the front end to do this too
#3
02-11-2014, 08:12 AM
I am going to be replacing the head gasket on my 2000 A4 1.8T and would like some input from more knowledgable people.
I've done work on previous cars before, but never the headgasket.
My basic understanding is to remove the valve cover and headbolts, remove head.
Take head to machine shop to make sure it is flat/not cracked, and cleaned out.
Put new gasket down,
put head back on
Torque new headbolts down.
change oil / coolant
drive away.
Seems like a time consuming, but simple job to me. Am i missing something boneheadedly simple or what?
I've done work on previous cars before, but never the headgasket.
My basic understanding is to remove the valve cover and headbolts, remove head.
Take head to machine shop to make sure it is flat/not cracked, and cleaned out.
Put new gasket down,
put head back on
Torque new headbolts down.
change oil / coolant
drive away.
Seems like a time consuming, but simple job to me. Am i missing something boneheadedly simple or what?
Did you blow the gasket? New head bolts are required along with the gasket. Have fun.
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02-11-2014, 08:54 AM
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Get one of these. CTA9260 - Volkswagen/Audi Head Bolt Wrench - 9mm
#5
02-11-2014, 09:54 AM
actually, that tool is for 06a blocked cars. He said his is a 2000, making it an 058 car, and those use 10mm triple square head bolts. this would be the correct one Audi B5 A4 Quattro 1.8T Search SiteSearch Head Bolt ES#1876781 10mm Triple Square Head Bolt Socket - 1/2" Drive - HS-12M10160
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