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How to Replace the Cylinder Head Gasket on a Volkswagen Golf 1.6

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf IV, Golf 4, MK 4 - Years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

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Today's main instructions will show you how to remove and replace the cylinder head gasket on a Volkswagen Golf 1.6. First, open the bonnet of the vehicle and start by removing the coolant reservoir and the intake hose; you will initially need to remove the valve cover by unscrewing all the fixing screws.

At this point, remove the timing belt, disconnecting the alternator belt first; then remove the cylinder head to replace the gasket, following the video tutorial to the end!


Updated on 23 September 2026 by ScegliAuto


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