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• Re: What's A Head Worth?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Sep 1995 22:05:52 -0400
  Are you talking about a cylinder head for $546??? One cylinder head? that seems to be about 5 times too high. Is it made...
• Re: Head gasket
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 10:21:31 -0500
  ...When have the heads/gaskets caused problems? >2. How is your vanagon driven? A) daily driver B) Weekends C) Seasonally >stored >3. Was VW...
• FS vanagon headrests
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 20 Jan 2001 21:44:46 EST
  vanagon headrests, fit all middle or rear seats in all passenger vans. they all have holes underneath the upholstry to accept headrests. have blue...
• Re: DIY head gaskets & heads
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Fri, 16 Feb 2001 11:05:46 -0500
  ...http://www.vanagon.com and click "Info" ---"Articles" ---- you'll find Boston Bob's article on head replacement. It should answer a number of...
• Re: Head gasket fun
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Sun, 12 Nov 2023 09:05:10 -0500
  ...I only use glue on the rubber head gasket on the side that is facing > the head after using some scotch brite to rough...
• Re: Head Gasket?
  Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 14:39:30 -0800
  ...Head Gasket? > > I've been told my head gasket has blown! It's not your normal coolant > leaking head blow. It fact I'm...
• Re: Question about KOLBENSCHMIDT cylinder heads
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 23 Jan 2002 09:06:11 -0800
  ...cylinder heads. > Price is getting up there. > Comparing the cylinder head casting to a set of AMC and original > OEM German cylinder heads (spares...
• Re: Exhaust manifold to heads - Studs or Bolts?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 22 Feb 2005 21:29:05 -0500
  this does not work on the 1.9 configuration the water pump will not allow you to remove the header with studs in place...
• Re: The root of all bubbles, low compression and evil itself? 1.9 head off...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 7 Feb 2017 18:13:48 +0000
  ...Whether or not you need a new head depends on what and how much is wrong with your bad head. I don't try...
• Re: 85-H20 loss of coolant mystery
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:37:28 -0500
  On 9/21/2011 12:37 PM, Jim Felder wrote: > If you have water on the driveway under the heads, you have a leaking...
• Re: [Syncro] Hella numbers for euro headlamps
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 17 Oct 1999 16:34:50 +0200
  Roger Bowman wrote: > From: "Roger Bowman" <bowmanrp@earthlink.net> > > Greetings: > > Does anyone have the Hella part numbers for the Euro spec 200mm square > headlamps...
• How to confirm head gasket job?
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Fri, 9 Jan 2004 12:42:18 -0800
  The previous owner of my van claimed that he had the head gaskets replaced recently. I'd like to know if he was telling...
• Re: ecode h4 headlights
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 12 May 2005 11:32:58 -0400
  Eh? If you are referring to the H4 rectangular Vanagon headlights, the city light should already be in there. I haven't yet wired...
• <no subject>
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Tue, 7 Nov 2006 09:41:41 -0800
  ...I notice over at Bus depot that they have reman heads for a very good price. Anyone with experience with these heads? Is it...
• Turn signal indicator troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 16 Nov 2010 06:06:29 -0800
  ...IGN OFF-Headlights OFF-21 Relay OUT TS = NO TSI = NO 4W = NO 4TSI = NO 4WS = NO IGN ON-Headlights OFF-21 Relay OUT...
• Re: 1990 vanagon heads
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 19:12:08 -0700
  ...1990 vanagon heads > hi all, > i have a 1990 vanagon with a near new engine (55,000 > miles) and i put new heads on...
• Re: Head light mystery
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 15 Jun 2022 22:55:10 -0500
  Dennis, it's been a few years, but I installed a Jay Brown headlight relay kit. Takes electrical pressure off the headlight switch and...
• Re: Wanted: Round Headlight Grill
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:08:10 -0500
  I sold a round headlight grill to a guy in New Mexico. I packed it well and shipped it by bus. They can hold...
• Head gasket section, very basic for now!
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Thu, 23 May 2002 23:31:42 -0400
  Good day gentlemen, I did a basic page on the Head gasket subject, very very basic. This could help a few "newby" without a...
• Re: cool headrest cushions (and more)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Nov 2002 01:28:41 EST
  In a message dated 11/12/02 9:30:12 PM Eastern Standard Time, dave@SPARKPLUG.COM writes: > > Headrests > http://httpd.chello.nl/~a...
• Re: repeatedly blowing head gasket
  Historical mailing list - Mark Vermillion
  Sun, 16 Mar 2003 18:04:28 -0500
  ...repeatedly blowing head gasket > <snip> 87' GL that has a recurrent problem with the pass. side head > gasket. Problem is, it won't stay...
• resurfacing air cooled cylinder heads
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 20:41:18 -0800
  My 82 air cooled Westy has had a blown head gasket on the number 2 cylinder for about a year (not driven much). The...
• Re: Headlights and Grounds
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 12 Feb 2005 22:05:04 -0800
  --- Jeffrey Schwaia <jeff@VANAGONPARTS.COM> wrote: > Messing around with the headlights on my father's '86 GL this > week, I > measured 11.3 volts...
• Re: Engine pull on scale of 1 to 10
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 18:15:03 -0700
  Who said anything about re-using head gaskets? <looks around for culprit> If the 1984 Vanagon engine is as easy to pull as my...
• 914 2.0L heads on Vanagon 2.0L
  Historical mailing list - Jack Lockamy
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 19:40:17 -0700
  To the list; A friend of mine has a set of newly rebuilt 914 2.0L heads (42x36 valves) sitting in his garage collecting...
• help with headlight/relay
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 19:15:43 -0400
  last weekend I put in a new headlight switch. This weekend I tried to upgrade with the relays. This is a '81 Westfalia model...
• Re: leaky heads
  Historical mailing list - G Challis
  Wed, 9 Jan 2002 20:33:01 -0800
  The passenger side head on my 90 GL (owned since new) started leaking at about 70,000 miles, so I bought some coolant and...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
  Wed, 3 Sep 2014 12:49:37 -0600
  ...I did replace the headlight lenses and adjusters, and make sure the headlights bulbs are CLEAN, only touch with non-lint cloth. The round...
• Re: Sudden head gasket coolant catastrophic leaking
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 10:13:39 -0700
  Fellow vanagon types Benny is correct this is a classic problem with the WBX engine outer cylinder head coolant gaskets. The failure of the...
• Contents of Head Gasket Kit 025 198 102A 025198102A
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Thu, 24 Mar 2005 22:17:25 -0500
  I'm in the thick of doing my heads. I have the head gasket kit and am trying to identify the pieces. This might...
• 84 head replacement update
  Historical mailing list - Tim Spotted Wolf
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 08:37:55 -0400
  ...I got both heads off.. already replaced the o'rings and head gaskets on the passenger side.. the head is back on and everything...
• Electrical issue - 1987 Syncro GL
  Historical mailing list - Don in Phoenix
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 12:45:56 -0700
  ...With the jumper, I had headlights (in BOTH headlight switch positions!!) and windshield wipers, but ONLY when the headlight switch was all the way...
• Re: Bubbles??/
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 11:48:41 -0800
  ...Replacing the gaskets and reusing the heads is problematic. I've heard everything from failure in 1500 miles to 50,000 miles, and everything...
• Re: Question about KOLBENSCHMIDT cylinder heads
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 23 Jan 2002 09:06:24 -0800
  ...cylinder heads. > Price is getting up there. > Comparing the cylinder head casting to a set of AMC and original > OEM German cylinder heads (spares...
• Re: heads leaking oil-help this guy
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 21 Jul 1997 08:40:46 -0700
  At 08:27 AM 7/21/97 +0000, you wrote: >Can someone help diagnose? Is this a simple head gasket problem or >is he...
• Restoring heads
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Oct 2002 18:03:44 -0600
  ...I just replaced the heads on my 90 Vanagon. The heads I took off seem to be in good shape, I see no etching...
• Re: 88 Westy ran out of water. Now it leaks all in 15 minutes. What to do?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 Jan 2003 12:48:56 EST
  ...get yourself the bentley and pull both heads off and check for cracks, pits etc and put new head gaskets on. this of course...
• Re: Bus depot headlight upgrade "Vision Kit" for 1988 vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 16 Jul 2015 13:17:27 -0400
  At 06:15 AM 7/16/2015, Dennis Jowell wrote: >Jim >The basic problem on the headlight install is step one of the >instructions...
• Re: best new heads?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 13:46:43 -0400
  > What company sells the best NEW heads? To my knowledge you will get AMC/Spain heads if you order from any U.S. retailer...
• Head Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ken Winsor
  Sun, 21 Nov 2004 19:55:06 -0500
  ...It has one cracked head, but I also needed a winter project. Westy only has 77k on her, but I want it reliable. So...
• RE: diesel head - precombustion chamber steel caps
  Historical mailing list - Will Wood
  Sat, 23 Nov 1996 00:14:37 -0700
  I have a few old rabbit heads around here, If they'll fit you could = probably have one. However since you mention damage, you...
• Head Gasket Sealing Options?
  Historical mailing list - Rod Smith
  Fri, 4 Jun 2004 21:25:02 -0400
  Hi; When installing new Head gaskets what sealant is best for use between the large rubber head gasket and the cylinder head? Bentley calls...
• Re: OT: new beetle bulb replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 12 May 2006 17:25:00 -0400
  ...The whole headlight unit is held in by a metal strap. Release the strap. Then slide the headlight unit out. From there you can...
• headlight relays
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:44:37 -0700
  I've edited the post I just made on headlight relays to include note about high beam actuation when lights are off. I welcome...
• need Advice Rebuilding an 84 engine
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Tue, 17 Dec 1996 16:47:04 -0800
  ...Does anyone know anything about sandblasting the heads using plastic > > pellets instead of sand, and then coating the heads with enamel top keep down...
• Head Gaskets
  Historical mailing list - zyno
  Fri, 22 May 1998 14:35:27 -0400
  Hi, well its time to do my head gaskets. I just got the gasket kit. Does anyone have any comments on the use of...
• cylinder head sensor location
  Historical mailing list - Tim & Kim Dayton
  Wed, 13 Feb 2002 12:50:18 -0500
  I now have two cylinder head temp gauges with the long "sensor" that has the circular crimp on the end. Where do I bolt...
• heads leaking
  Historical mailing list - James Vidal
  Mon, 9 Jan 2006 12:29:22 -0500
  Looks like my heads are leaking @177,000. The original owner did them at 96,000. What are some of the venders you reccomend...
• Re: How to do a head reseal on a diesel vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 23:59:58 -0700
  Sorry to hear of your misfortune- having to do a head job on a ( assume it's a stock 1.6NA since you didn...
• Re: Leaking Heads?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Nov 1997 16:31:42 -0800
  I had a similar scare recently...I smelled coolant and it appeared there may have been some leakage at the head gasket because the...
• Re: Head (gasket) fix
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 4 Apr 1998 10:29:00 -0800
  ...What happens to torque settings on a flexible gasketed head over time?, anyone re-torqued their heads lately? If not, it may be too...
• Re: Pitted Heads
  Historical mailing list - Karen Olson
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 14:27:34 -0700
  ...I used heads from 2 vehicles with over 120K miles on the odometers. They were both pitted. I cleaned the head mating surfaces thoroughly...
• Re: New versus Welded Heads?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lofting
  Fri, 4 Apr 2003 08:35:41 -0800
  Hi Dennis, The heads aren't cracked, but if I bought re-conditioned replacement heads they would probably be welded-up ones. So my...
• Re: 2.1 head repair / JB Weld Musings
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 22:23:13 -0700
  ...He has not had a customer come back with leaky heads with the *black* sealer. He says that when he buys a rebuild WBX...
• Re: leaking head gasket Question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 16:51:12 -0600
  brian Honan wrote: > > A question regarding head gaskets. > > I have replaced every hose on the van, so now the heads are leaking. > That's...
• Re: Cleaning Inside of HeadLights
  Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
  Fri, 10 Oct 1997 00:41:08 -0700
  To Dan, It sounds like your headlights are probably stone-chipped. Check the surface for cracks or tiny holes. You might be able to...
• Re: Need advice for head gasket leak
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Sep 1996 21:04:38 PST
  David; If your "head gasket" was leaking you would have no external indication. The head gaskets are on the inside. They are small metal...
• Re: rebuild questions
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 Nov 1995 23:04:35 -0600 (CST)
  ...Original quote was $89 a head. They didn't have rebuildable 1800 heads in stock and made me wait a couple of weeks until...
• Re: 1.9 Head replacement (was lifter collapse / smog issue)
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:08:42 -0400
  ...Cyl 3&4, bad valves, on AMC head. So this > > is > > probably a quality issue with the valves on the AMC heads, as I...
• Re: 84 Head Bolt/Nut leak
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 May 1997 01:31:08 -0400
  On Thu, 1 May 1997 thunkler@juno.com wrote: > > I would also like to know the following dimensions, hopefully before I > take the headnuts...