Replace the gasket block itself for best sealing.  They are available
as an assembly with gaskets already glued on both sides, VW Part
Number 025-129-717 C.   (That's the way they come in a Head Gasket
Set).I never use any sealer as it could contaminate and ruin the cat
converter.  That being said, Permatex does make a sealer that is cat
safe.  I just make sure the mounting surfaces on the head and manifold
are smooth, clean and install dry.

A good FLAPS should have this gasket block assembly or can get it for
you.  At worst, get one (or both L & R) from the dealer.
-- 
Jim Thompson
84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
75 914 1.8 "Nancy"
Full Timing Since March 1999
oldvolkshome@gmail.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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On Sat, Mar 12, 2011 at 8:01 AM, Grungy <grungy@grungy.com> wrote:
> Injectors out - d'oh! - that was easy.
> FLAPS should have seals this afternoon.
>
> Old intake manifold gasket appears to be glued to the intake manifold.
> Hard black stuff with paper faces.
> Paper face I can see is very scratched.
>
> I have a replacement gasket, but can't easily get the old one off,
> and I could scratch up the intake during removal. �Does the collected
> wisdom here say replace it or use the old one?
> Should I get some kind of high-temp Permatex to fill in the scratches
> on the old one's paper face?
> --
>
> bcnu - Grungy �(Houston, TX) �opinions are just that.obviously.
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