Intake Manifold Gasket

[aussieg60]

Why is the ring enlarged on the intake manifold gasket 026129717D for 8v engines compared to the earlier type ? Its now obscuring the bolt hole for the injector wiring mount support. Anyone had this before ?

[Golf Loon]

Some of the heads have a vacuum connector there, which the bigger loop goes over.
Put your maniflod on, then cut the loop off if required.

[aussieg60]

Ok, so they have solved 1 problem impacting another. Never the less, I will cut it off, thanks for the info. Just seems odd these things

[Golf Loon]

If you bought an audi or seat later gasket, it would be different again.
They all fit to some degree. Just depends how recent the stock is at your parts place.