those sealing rings are not to be used anymore. VW did a service update in this regard.  You barrell shim the cylinder and do not use that head gasket.

----- Original Message -----
From: Jeremy Proffitt
Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2003 2:41 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: 2.0L Head Question

I have decided to do my own rebuild.  One question on the heads, where the head meets the cylindar (jugg), there appears to be a ring or spacer on the head - one of which is pealing.  What is the part and where do I get them?

Thanks
Jeremy