Re: V6 head gaskets

[Chris Newbold <cnewbold@transarc.com>]

Sean_Ford@idx.com wrote:

> 2) Do I have any choices for head gaskets that are considered upgrades? I
> am of the opinion that if a part fails, if possible, it should be replaced
> with a stronger or somehow improved part. I started looking at
> http://www.headgaskets.com (found it in this month's EC), and I'm wondering
> if I should install a performance head gasket? Has anyone replaced their
> head gasket with a better product than what's available from Audi?

FWIW, Audi did improve the gaskets used on the V6. I haven't heard of
any problems with them on mid-93 and newer motors.

-Chris
1993 90CS 63m mi (and praying I've got "improved" gaskets...)