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• Re: Help - Looking for a 1.9 thermostat housing
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 05:18:46 -0400
  ...and epoxys the surface where the hose attaches (they are always pitted) so they they will never pit again. The one I got also...
• Re: head-aches
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 31 May 2007 15:34:28 -0400
  ...Something is done wrong AR, i did a lot of engine re-seal, a lot, and some had old pitted heads put back, of...
• 87 Syncro Sell or Keep?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Aug 1997 16:49:31 -0600
  ...Now the head gaskets has blown again (154k) and I'm not sure if I want to spend the $1200 (Plus heads if pitted...
• Engine Rebuild Grief...Update
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 May 1996 23:20:21 -0700
  ...so I had it timed wrong, the points were pretty badly pitted (anyone convert to elec.ignition?), and the vacuum leak was from one...
• Lights, Camera (almost time for Action)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 23 Apr 2005 01:05:49 -0400
  ...I think a previous owner ran behind a sand truck for a long time as the glass on the high beams is incredible pitted...
• Rust repair questions
  Historical mailing list - Shawn & Janis Wright
  Mon, 31 Mar 1997 17:45:02 -0800
  ...once I have removed all visible rust, to help smooth the pitted areas. I bought some stuff called "Liquid Aluminum" since it was the...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 6 Apr 2020 14:50:28 -0400
  ...If the steel pipes on engine are not heavily > pitted (thin at spots) from corrosion, strip and paint them, if > needed. I used a...
• Re: New Windshield...sorta Friday
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 25 Apr 2014 11:58:45 -0700
  ...you may want to get a new windshield, your old one > > may be pitted and you don't realize it... > > > > > -- > Neil n > > Blog: tubaneil...
• f/s or trade '87 syncro in Bend, OR
  Historical mailing list - Mail Server
  Wed, 23 Jan 2002 09:52:32 -0800
  ...I had the heads off about 12k ago and they looked good (not pitted). It does not use or leak antifreeze or oil. The...
• head studs - a post mortem
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:42:37 -0700
  ...Every stud was pitted and rusty and looked pretty bad compared to the stud I had...which really looked brand spanking new by comparison...
• Re: CV Joint Wear
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:09:34 -0400
  ...Every CV had at least one small > pit on the ball track inside, and a 2 of them had a 3 or 4 pitted...
• Re: Rocker shaft and rocker wear question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:41:04 -0500
  ...Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:05:46 -0400 > >My four intake valve adjuster screws are a little pitted, so I am >looking for replacements...
• Re: head gaskets and time bombs
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Feb 1996 07:35:37 +0000
  ...risk you run is that you heads themselves will become so pitted over time > that they, too, will need replacement, which will add BIG...
• head electrolysis cure?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 14:32:38 -0400
  ...jacket to reduce/elimate the reduction/oxidation reaction that results in pitted heads and leads eventually to leaking heads? i.e. electric hot water...
• Re: leaky head gasket question again
  Historical mailing list - Data Services
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 19:26:19 -0500
  ...Your heads should be flycut if they are pitted or warped. Not much is usually taken off (in thousands). JB weld is then applied...
• Re: regarding head gasket failures on water cooled engs....
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sat, 23 Jul 2005 15:03:54 -0400
  ...The head studs are reusable if they are not pitted They are yeilding studs but not one use studs the only non reusable bolts...
• Heads leaking again after 2 years (?)
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Tue, 19 Dec 2000 20:16:12 -0600
  ...They were slightly pitted, so I filled them with JBweld and hoped for the best. Everything was thougoughly cleaned and inspected. I believe that...
• Re: A couple of head repair Q's:'81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Aug 1998 14:42:42 EDT
  ...a humble opinion Tom-- If the rocker-arm shafts are that pitted/gouged, I would think VERY seriously about buying a rebuild from AVP...
• Charge for Head Gasket Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Tue, 30 Nov 1999 21:39:01 -0800
  ...in great shape but the face of the block was slightly pitted.I used factory gaskets and head sealer and notified the customer of...
• Re: replacing muffler
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 08:00:57 -0500
  ...If the donut is really pitted, some of that exhaust sealant goop might help. Suggest replacing the bolts with galvanized or stainless.When you...
• Re: AMC Heads (My views)
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Thu, 14 Oct 2004 11:52:48 -0500
  ...Now if these >were the factory VW heads they would have been pitted to snot by this >time. I have looked over the service...
• Re: diagnosing CV Q's
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Mon, 29 Nov 2004 14:26:40 -0800
  ...Although not common, pitted balls/rollers/races of the bearings can be a cause of the vibration you describe, dependent on the speed of...
• Re: Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 14:08:55 -0800
  ...If they are pitted, replace them. Do not use a $29.95 coil spring compresser from J.C. Whipme, or Harbor Freight. Very dangerous...
• Head gasket again...
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 06:00:19 PST
  ...there is very little to no pitting (I know what a pitted head looks like too). Why do you suppose they leaked? Second question...
• Re: Cleaning CV
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:35:43 -0500
  ...them too closely or you will likely find > a couple of pitted balls and grooves worn in the races. Probably good for > many more...
• Re: exhaust leak
  Historical mailing list - Madsen
  Thu, 14 Oct 1999 20:12:00 -0400
  ...Use a file to resurface the pitted/corroded surface before fitting it all together with new gaskets. If your nuts & bolts are corroded beyond...
• Re: Head treatment for pitting - recorded long term success of JB Weld
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 20 Jan 2005 05:35:57 EST
  ...Doug Houg, you will find detailed descriptions of how to fix pitted heads with JB Weld and reports of people having WBX engines that...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 6 Apr 2020 11:28:47 -0700
  ...If the steel pipes on engine are not heavily > pitted (thin at spots) from corrosion, strip and paint them, if > needed. I used a...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 27 Apr 2014 18:02:10 -0700
  ...I found them significantly galled and pitted. If fact, they were worse than the ones that had acted up in '96. I put the...
• Re: black smoke pouring out exhaust?!?!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Layton
  Sun, 19 Feb 1995 08:50:54 -0400 (EDT)
  ...at that time the heads were pitted and i made the wrong decision to have the mechanic just stick them back on with lots...
• Re: The infamous leaking head gasket
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Jan 1997 08:28:03
  ...It seems this is a meticulous >procedure especially if heads are pitted. > >What's the wisdom on gasket, preparation, and sealant materials? > >John Fleming...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 6 Apr 2020 11:25:27 -0700
  ...If the steel pipes on engine are not heavily > pitted (thin at spots) from corrosion, strip and paint them, if > needed. I used a...
• Re: Silicone oder nein
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 22:11:21 -0500
  I don't use silicone on new gaskets, unless the surface is severely pitted. Or if I don't have a new gasket at...
• Re: Tired of replacing wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Sat, 25 May 2002 07:44:12 -0400
  ...If your windshield is old and pitted (from sand on the highway) replace it. It was less than $200 to have ours swapped, and...
• Re: Buying a Westy Help
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Tue, 30 Mar 2004 08:39:55 -0500
  ...that'll give you a good idea if the head is pitted.<<<<< Bullshit, you won't see anything else than some black carbon into...
• Re: Propane tank certification
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Tue, 24 Jul 2018 14:20:07 -0700
  Unless the tank is heavily pitted why worry about it? If it leaks it will just get a pin hole in it. I’ve...
• I am back
  Historical mailing list - Terry Tan
  Fri, 17 May 1996 09:27:39 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Why did I not use VW's antifreeze ? Did we all not use it and resulted in severely pitted cylinder heads? To think of...
• Re: Shameless Plug - Vanagon Jail Bars For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 10:07:47 -0600
  ...Cheers, Bruce ************** Chris, Why, yes, I do have an old pitted set. Far from pristine. Please see attached photos. I have only polished the...
• 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: Redline:CV-2 High temp. CV grease
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Mon, 13 Jan 1997 19:19:57 -0800
  ...went 45-50K, not completly worn-out but the balls > were pitted and worn. > Hi Charles and all: I have not had any experience...
• Re: Fuse Box 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 22 Jun 2013 14:36:14 -0400
  ...At the very least, shine up the ends of your old fuses with fine sandpaper and replace any where the contact surface is pitted...
• Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 13:29:27 -0400
  ...I could clearly see the space between the two valves having a indentation bridging them and the surface areas were very badly pitted. I...
• Re: Removing Head Studs
  Historical mailing list - Cliff Ober
  Mon, 23 Nov 1998 00:10:32 -0600
  Richard, > >I saw your post regarding the pitted head studs. > >........... > >Knowing what to replace and what to live with is a >judgment call that...
• Re: rear wheel wobble
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 19:52:40 +1300
  ...Loose or worn bearings won't ; it will only make a noise if the race is pitted. -- Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans St, Dunedin 9001...
• Re: Leaking Heads?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Nov 1997 20:35:38 -0500
  ...sides and gaskets, even if both heads are only a little pitted and you do all the work yourself you are looking at $130...
• Re: Pitted Heads
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Fri, 9 Jun 2000 04:19:29 -0700
  ...I have outline my experience while repairing pitted heads. Now its time to expand for those that wish to go further. If repairing your...
• Re: Removing Lifters
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:56:33 -0700
  ...out? >> >> >> >> TIA >> >> >> >> Steve >> >> Palm Beach Gardens, FL >> >> 85 Westy GL >> >> 182K with leaking, pitted, cracked end of life heads: off, prepping for >> new >> heads. >>
• Re: Nytrogen and tires
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 17 Oct 2015 18:18:48 -0500
  ...absolutely pristine, so >> there's no chance of micro leaks from pitted sealing surfaces. I >> think he charged like $10/tire to do the...
• Re: 84 vanagon engine troubles
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Feb 1995 19:44:35 -0600 (CST)
  ...need to replace ]the head gaskets (and if the heads are pitted the heads as well) Total ]price for mine is $890 for the...
• Wheel Bearing Problem Resolved
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:52:02 -0500
  ...The rollers were pitted. . Not sure what caused this as I'm absolutely certain that bearing was immaculate when it was greased thoroughly with...
• 1.9 Engine Rebuild-Vancouver Canada
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Tue, 24 Oct 2000 23:31:31 -0700
  ...with a 2.1 due to coolant leak(the heads were pitted). Engine $US200 Shipping $US132 (Austin to VancouverBC) Import Handling$C55 + Taxes(GST...
• Re: Tempurature
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Wed, 8 May 2002 15:24:46 -0400
  ...The worse pitted head are again the VW!!! Sometime the VW head is not recoverable. Most VW car is the Golf model. The Honda...
• Re: REinstalling head on 91 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 11 Feb 2006 18:01:18 -0800
  ...We fixed the pitted area. On disassembly the cylinder sleeves >stayed in place so on reassembly I don't intend to remove the cylinder...
• Re: Raceware Head Studs (coolant again...)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Dec 1996 09:16:29 PDT
  ...engines torn down, many are rusty inside, and > the studs are pitted and rusty. Many of the rusty studs are thin and about > ready...
• Re: What head nut sealant?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 27 Nov 2000 23:21:25 -0500
  ...This will even seal slightly pitted heads. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Bob O...
• Re: Gasket sealer
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Sat, 16 Jan 1999 10:52:47 -0800
  ...as an industrial maintenance mechanic who works in a shipyard near salt water and see lots of pitted surfaces, I'd tend to agree...
• Re: Whining about head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Sun, 21 Jun 1998 22:49:50 -0400
  ...Am I missing something here? I''m not trying to be real negative it just seems that the old head is probably pitted and...
• Re: Mobil 1 synthetic
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 09:23:47 -0500
  ...FWIW, I used to run conventional oil until I did a minor rebuild on a Harley at 35K and found grossly pitted cam lobes...
• 091/1 transmission rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Filcoff, David M.
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 08:54:21 -0500
  ...The CV replacement went well, all of the CVs were original, all of them were pitted, but not severely. The left inner CV joint...
• Re: Question about 2.1 cylinder and head question
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 8 Jan 2005 22:01:41 -0500
  ...They are pitted, though, > and I am going the JB weld route. Should I just send the heads to a > shop and have them...