068-198-012L Cylinder Head Gasket Set - Audi 4000 VW Golf Jetta Rabbit

Cylinder Head Gasket Set – 068-198-012L

The 068-198-012L kit is an essential all-in-one solution for sealing the upper portion of the engine. It is specifically curated to include gaskets for the intake and exhaust manifolds, valve cover, and valve stem seals, alongside the primary cylinder head gasket. This set ensures that every seal disturbed during a cylinder head removal is replaced with new, high-quality components to prevent oil leaks, coolant mixing, or vacuum issues.

This kit is highly versatile, covering the 1.6L Diesel/Turbo Diesel, the 1.7L Gas engines, and several 1.8L gas variations found in classic water-cooled VAG models.

Detailed Vehicle Compatibility

Audi 4000:

• 1982, 1983

Volkswagen Dasher:

• 1981

Volkswagen Golf:

• 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992

Volkswagen Jetta:

• 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992

Volkswagen Quantum:

• 1982, 1983, 1984

Volkswagen Rabbit:

• 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984

Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup:

• 1981, 1982, 1983

Volkswagen Vanagon:

• 1982, 1983, 1984

Product Highlights & Features

• Full Top-End Coverage: Saves time and money by providing all necessary gaskets in a single package, ensuring no reused seals cause leaks later.

• High-Compression Reliability: Head gaskets are designed to withstand the extreme pressures of Diesel (CR, CY, JK, ME, MF) and high-output Gas (PL, RD, GX) engines.

• OEM Quality Materials: Uses premium composite and elastomeric materials that resist chemical degradation from oil and coolant.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: 068-198-012L

• Engine Fitment: 1.6L Diesel/TD, 1.7L Gas, 1.8L 8v/16v, 2.2L L5

• Kit Contents: Head Gasket, Valve Cover Gasket, Intake/Exhaust Manifold Gaskets, Valve Stem Seals, and O-Rings.

Installation & Maintenance Tips

• Head Bolt Selection: Most engines using this kit require Torque-to-Yield (Stretch) head bolts. These must be replaced every time the head is removed; reusing them can lead to uneven clamping and gasket failure.

• Surface Flatness: Always check the cylinder head for warping using a machinist's straightedge. Diesel heads, in particular, have very tight tolerances for flatness.

• Sequence Matters: Follow the factory-specified torque sequence and stages (typically measured in Newton-meters followed by degrees of rotation) to ensure an even seal across the block.

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