headgasket

[i_am_me]

are these headgaskets the same
if not which do i need for a 1983 316 1.8 carb engine?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-1766CC-E1 ... 3f10cf99ac
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-1766CC-E1 ... 3f121ec43b

[Reck]

I've been researching head gaskets for the 1983 1.8 316 in my other thread http://www.bmwe21.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=17760

From what I've read on forums, you're best sticking with one from the dealer or a heavy duty one from W+N. I've not read anything about Payen so can't comment on the quality but it being less than half the price in comparison, I would be wary.

Dealer part no. 11121734279 - rang up last week and it was £81.

[i_am_me]

i was hoping that i could use one of the cheap one just top see of the head its self is on.its only £15 and if it goes straight away or i still have problems i will know its more than just the gasket causing it.
which is why i want to know which will fit or if they are different
plus if it does work and lasts well it could save me some cash

[mr edd]

The gaskets fit the same engine but if you google the part numbers the one with the lowest number shows up as being for a head that has been skimmed as it is listed as being 1.8mm thick and the other is 1.5mm (standard thickness)....i would use a standard gasket on a 316 either way as the compression ratio is not overly high to start with..