VTS Headgasket

1. Yop Newbie Joined: Mar 2013 United Kindom Posts: 26 Citroen Saxo VTR

   #1 18th June 2015, 20:58

   I'm In the process of rebuilding a VTS head, and was wondering if there is any way to tell if it has been skimmed before ? The old gasket was a multilayer gasket, so I'm guessing that means it's been changed in the past ? But is there any way to tell if it's been skimmed and by how much
   
   Cheers
2. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

   #2 22nd June 2015, 09:59

   accurately measuring it is about the only option
3. Mickswan Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti

   #3 22nd June 2015, 11:30

   If it helps number is laser etched into the head. If it's been skimmed then it'll be gone.
4. axsaxoman Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2003 Scotland Posts: 3380

   #4 23rd June 2015, 07:52

   foolproof way to check for piston valve clearance --cos you will never get comp ratio too high with these engines.
   clay on piston --oil clay --fit head with gasket tighten 4 h/bolts -set upcam timing --turn engine over 4 turns --remove and check thickness of clay --if more than 2mm -you can fit thinner gasket to bring down gap to 2mm MINIMIUM