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• Head gasket sealant
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 05:32:32 EST
  ...My experience has shown that the stuff in the head gasket kits is K-R-A-P ! Use Permatex or GE copper for head...
• Head gasket sealant
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 05:32:32 EST
  ...My experience has shown that the stuff in the head gasket kits is K-R-A-P ! Use Permatex or GE copper for head...
• What head nut sealant?
  Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
  Mon, 27 Nov 2000 15:54:26 -0800
  Hi all, So I received my shipment from the Bus Depot today and looking through the head gasket kit, I find that there is...
• Re: head gasket replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 3 May 2003 19:29:18 -0400
  ...head gasket replacement A dealer I live near in Chicago wants $3300.00 to replace both head gaskets on my 1991 vanagon. I have...
• J.B. Weld Head Repair
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 18:35:45 -0800
  With all of the talk about head gasket failure, I have a coup[le of questions for those of you who have used JB...
• Re: Head gasket fun
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 11 Nov 2023 14:42:15 -0500
  Rick, I have a whole youtube video detailing what I do on a head gasket replacement here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIQmqVRx23M...
• Head Gaskets are shot. Should I swap heads?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 Jan 1997 23:53:27 -0500 (EST)
  ...My head gaskets are leaking after an overheat. It's an '87 with 68K miles on it. Should I kick down and do the...
• Exhust nuts, bolts, studs & gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Henckel
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 15:56:58 -0700
  ...1/ What size nuts & bolts and head studs? 2/ Washers - flat, lock, or star? 3/ Bentley shows a 'doughnut' shaped gasket after the exhust...
• Re: Repeat post:
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 07:12:53 -0500
  ...Metal gasket on top of the cylinder - also keeps >>> combustion gases out of water jacket. >>> 4. Big external rubber gasket that seals head to...
• water cooled head leaks???
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 17:28:28 -0500
  For my general education as I shop around I'm wondering how serious coolant leaks from head gaskets in water cooled Vanagons should be...
• Re: Head Gasket Replacement on '85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Apr 1996 23:39:54 -0700
  ...I can't be just the gaskets, it must include new heads too. How many hours of labor are they figuring on? I guess...
• Re: Leaky Head Gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Thu, 4 Feb 1999 13:46:20 -0500
  ...So, everything >else being equal, you may just need the head gaskets done. Now, be prepared >upon removal of the heads for corrosion of...
• Deck Height/CR
  Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 22:50:11 -0600
  ...My gasket set came with neither paper or metal bottom barrel gaskets (interestingly it came with 8-.029" barrel to head gaskets which I...
• exhaust gasket question 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:44:38 -0500
  My first question is why does a Vanagon full gasket set come with only two head-to-pipe gaskets when it requires four? My...
• what else to replace along with head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Demarest
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 14:54:16 EST
  What other components should one a) definitely replace or b) consider replacing while doing the head gasket job. My 86 Vanagon has 99,000...
• Weld heads?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Oct 1995 12:54:52 -0400
  ...Remove heads weld them at a machine shop and replace with new gaskets. Alternatives includes new VW heads (expensive!) Is there an after-market...
• Head gaskets on CU motor aircooled with engine in van?
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Mon, 2 Aug 2004 15:38:48 +0200
  Hi Is it possible (easy?) to change head gaskets with the engine in the van? it is a 2.0 aircooled - so if I...
• Re: cracked AMC heads question
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Sun, 9 Sep 2007 21:03:31 -0700
  ...So I'd be careful about AMC heads, if nothing else. > > I'm finding it necessary to check how much the water gasket gets...
• re: 82 diesel head gasket
  Historical mailing list - Robert Crawford
  Mon, 7 Oct 1996 18:31:55 -0700
  ...If I ever have to replace the head gasket again I will punch the holes out. Leaving them pluged looks like it makes a...
• warranty/heads/gaskets FTC
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Thu, 6 Apr 1995 15:28:48 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Would you think that a 100% reimbursement should be available due to the fact that head gaskets go out this soon after heads redone...
• Re: Head Survey Form -- Last Draft
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 01:17:04 -0700
  ...replace with coated heads....replace with rebuilt heads....replace with rebuilt engine....any others? (welded heads? just replace gaskets?) Thanks for your patience Steve
• Re: Leaking Head Gasket
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Jan 95 12:14:52 EST
  Bob, I had the headgasket problem with my 85. VW picked-up the cost of parts to replace the gasket twice and finally the...
• Re: It's Alive!!!
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Fri, 9 Aug 2002 07:22:23 -0700
  I'd rather do an I-4 head gasket than a WBX head gasket any day! Sean B. '90 V'gon, "Happy Bus", pseudo...
• Re: Major oil leak after head gasket repair
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 13:01:56 -0700
  ...Hooray!!! > > > >Question...should the garage have done the valve cover gaskets w/ the head > >gaskets, and or should they have done today's replacement...
• FS: Set of rebuilt 2.1 heads and gaskets
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 21:24:28 -0400
  ...I want $400 for the two heads, and most of a gasket set (I'm not sure what I got but you will get...
• 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: 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...
• Re: Head Gasket sealant sorry 1 more time
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Wed, 21 Nov 2007 07:02:04 -0800
  > ALL, and I mean ALL the head gaskets I have installed with both Loctite > Ultra Copper RTV Hi-Temp Silicon Sealant do you use...
• Re: Reinhardt Lives!! (well, almost ...) {Longish}
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 11:25:13 -0400
  ...The PO had replaced the head gasket at least once prior to my purchase and also fiddled with the fuel delivery on the pump...
• update on oil spray problem
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 Sep 1994 09:55:43 -0600
  ...So, I need to replace the head gasket. Here's the first problem: I am trying to order the head gasket but the following...
• Re: It's alive, but it gives bad head! (Fixing head leak on '87 2.1L)
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 22:19:48 -0500
  ...Revised bill of materials: --- Rubber head gasket (between head and water jacket) - original VW "The Right Stuff" sealant for rubber head gasket Green o...
• Re: '90 2.1: What are the chances that I just fried my engine? UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 22 Aug 2009 12:28:40 -0700
  ...Remove heads have them checked - if warped replace with heads from >> parts >> bus. >> 2. Replace head gaskets >> 3. Replace gasket to the coolant line...
• Re: Caveat Emptor, or: So You're Buying a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 11:10:44 -0500
  At 09:44 AM 11/16/2001, John Baker wrote: >Head Gaskets? What the hell are head gaskets??? In case it wasn't clear...
• Re: Request for consensus on Head Leaks
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Mar 96 13:26:21 EST
  James Glenn <jmglenn@grove.iup.edu> wrote this about head gasket leaks: >Lurking, listening, sometimes questioning, the consensus SEEMS to be > >1. Try BarsLeaks...
• Re: Running Hot
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 07:12:05 -0500
  ...How closely is > > hot engine temp related to the HG? > > Overheating can blow a head gasket; a blown head gasket can cause > overheating. The...
• Re: How easy is it to remove the intake runnersw ith the engineinstalled ?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 27 Dec 2005 13:13:37 -0500
  ...I am going to totally remove the head gasket and replace it with RTV high tempature gasket material. After this I will reinforce the...
• Re: Gasket Question
  Historical mailing list - Blake C. Thornton
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 10:40:50 -0600
  ...b On Mon, 17 Jun 2002, Dave Baker wrote: > Head gasket repair is proceeding apace on my 85 wasserboxer. Now I'm > in the...
• symptoms: head gasket leaks
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 10 Sep 1994 01:45:56 -0400 (EDT)
  I sent a rather lengthy description of head gasket leak symptoms via email to another list subscriber. If you'd like a copy, send...
• Re: Head gasket job
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Wed, 8 Jul 1998 07:45:30 -0700
  ...wrote: >Volks: > >Do you know of any web site that has pictures and text on redoing the >head gaskets? try http://www.bostonengine.com/
• Re: Head/gasket/block mismatch?
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sun, 14 Oct 2001 14:53:04 -0600
  ...Head/gasket/block mismatch? > Date: Sun, 14 Oct 2001 15:36:38 -0400 > From: Bradley Flubacher <flubach@home.com> > To: audi-vw-diesels@yahoogroups...
• Re: Heads gasket job (new section)
  Historical mailing list - pete or nancy owsianowski
  Wed, 12 Jan 2005 18:45:38 -0500
  ...Pete '87 Westy "Joe's Van" > Hey guys, as i have 3 head gasket job to do this week (all vanagon's, 84, > 85...
• Mechanic recommendations?? - Portland,OR
  Historical mailing list - Dave Johnson
  Mon, 24 Apr 1995 10:00:05 -0700
  Now that I'm fairly sure that my '84 van needs a head gasket job, I would like to find a competent mechanic in...
• Life expectancy of Head Gaskets in Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Apr 1996 09:57:24 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I've looked at some of the articles dealing with head gasket repair on this engine and figure it is something I would try...
• Re: warranty/heads/gaskets FTC
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 06 Apr 1995 21:26:31 -0500 (EST)
  ...The other guy said that he hadn't ever "heard of such a thing." He then told me that if my head gaskets had...
• Re: Has anyone saved a burnt engine?
  Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 14:58:47 -0800
  ...The later ones were assembled without any silicone sealant between the gasket and head. They are very prone to head gasket failure, early in...
• Cleanest head gasket job ever is now complete......
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:36:55 -0700
  Hi volks, click the link below to see what may be one of the cleanest and prettiest head gasket jobs you'll ever see...
• Re: head gasket resealing progress
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Fri, 30 Nov 2001 18:51:06 -0500
  Joe, Maybe not! The vanagon heads are prone to crack around the bolt holes. Joe Subject: Re: head gasket resealing progress > Cound not this...
• Re: head sealant
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 17:39:59 -0600
  ...head sealant > I have a complete gasket set from BD. It came with a tube of sealant for the > head gasket. Should/can I...
• Re: Need recommendation for head gasket leak repair.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sun, 13 May 2007 09:07:26 -0700
  ...Need recommendation for head gasket leak repair. Wife's 90 Carat seems to have sprung a leak on top of left side head at...
• Re: time for 2 head gaskets?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 18:24:37 -0500
  Joel Sell wrote: > How much time will it take me to replace two head gaskets and a water pump? > I'm fairly well versed...
• Re: Sealant on metal head gasket and green o-ring?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Mon, 29 May 2000 08:31:37 -0400
  ...the black ring gasket at the crank end of the sleeve is > not the source of my leakage problem. > Head bolts have been used...
• Don't cry for me Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:35:22 -0300
  ...Compression is good and no signs of head gasket failure ... Yet. I almost hate to ask, but what about a 'stop Leak' product or...
• Re: Head (gasket) fix
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hudgik
  Sat, 4 Apr 1998 06:04:36 -0500
  ...What happens to torque settings on a flexible gasketed head over time?, anyone re-torqued their heads lately? If not, it may be too...
• Leaky heads
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Tue, 2 Feb 1999 00:18:11 -0500
  Would any of you know the best course of action to take when your mechanic says you have leaky head gaskets? New gaskets, heads...
• Re: Who has/had the longest lived head gasket on this list?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Smith
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 10:06:49 EDT
  1987 2.1 with 166,900 miles on original head gaskets. Very minor drip now. Less than a pint / 1000 miles. Mark Smith West...
• Re: J.B. Weld Head Repair (Bill Knight)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 14:51:19 -0500
  ...Also, it is quite likely if the gaskets are being replaced as a preventative measure, then probably the heads are not pitted anyway. I...
• Re: Waterboxer Head Gasket Sealant
  Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
  Sun, 21 Feb 1999 23:18:14 -0800
  ...Anyone out there know if this is the > correct type for the head gaskets? I was under the impression that the > head gasket sealant...
• 86 head gasket
  Historical mailing list - Chris Winesette
  Fri, 8 Mar 2002 09:35:21 EST
  ...Assumeing the worst he figured the head gaskets are bad, and decided to sell the van. So now I'm getting for a good...
• 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: Sudden head gasket coolant catastrophic leaking
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 11:29:12 -0700
  Thanks for all the information! I don't think i forgot the inner head gasket, David, I was very careful when I put the...