Trying to find the correct head gasket for a MK1 Golf, JB 1.5 engine

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  1. Volks42 Forum Member

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    Need to fit a new head gasket - the one listed on VW Heritage for a JB 1.5 engine doesn't look right at all - link.

    https://www.heritagepartscentre.com/uk/049103383k-head-gasket-1500cc-1983-petrol.html

    The one off my engine looks closer to a head gasket for a diesel which doesn't make much sense - a lot of the water jacket holes are blocked as a result.

    See attached photos. Can anyone help me work out which head gasket is right?

    All head gaskets I find either block holes exposed in the previous jacket while exposing more holes elsewhere.

    I can't seem to find the correct head gasket at all and it's driving me mad.
     

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  2. rubjonny

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  3. Volks42 Forum Member

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    Ah really - well that's misleading. Thanks for cross referring and checking for me, thanks!
     

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