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

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf IV, MK 4, Golf 4 - Years 1997-2003

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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