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• Hd Gasket Leak '85
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Sep 1996 10:56:11 -0400
  ...Dealer #1 - $1800-2400 assuming pitted heads and depending on repair of parts that disintegrate durring disassembly Dealer #2 - $500-700 heads not pitted...
• Re: Hd Gasket Leak '85
  Historical mailing list - Larry Stichweh
  Mon, 23 Sep 1996 20:49:19 -0600
  ...Has anyone had experience with any kind of sealant that seals pitted heads > 2. Which comes first, leaking gasket or pitted heads > 3. If...
• Re: Hd Gasket Leak '85
  Historical mailing list - David O. Bradshaw
  Tue, 24 Sep 1996 11:26:07 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Has anyone had experience with any kind of sealant that seals pitted heads > > 2. Which comes first, leaking gasket or pitted heads > > 3. If...
• Re: Hd Gasket Leak '85
  Historical mailing list - Terry Tan
  Mon, 23 Sep 1996 22:50:07 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Has anyone had experience with any kind of sealant that seals pitted heads > > 2. Which comes first, leaking gasket or pitted heads > > 3. If...
• Pitted Heads
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 12:46:51 -0700
  I am rebuilding a engine core 1.9, and both heads look OK but both pitted.From the archives,and what I intend to...
• Re: Pitted Heads
  Historical mailing list - Karen Olson
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 21:53:22 -0700
  ...Pitted Heads I am rebuilding a engine core 1.9, and both heads look OK but both pitted.From the archives,and what I...
• Re: Pitted Heads
  Historical mailing list - Karen Olson
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 14:27:34 -0700
  ...Pitted Heads I am rebuilding a engine core 1.9, and both heads look OK but both pitted.From the archives,and what I...
• Re: Nose Bra
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Mon, 5 Apr 1999 13:21:24 -0700
  > Are there any opinions out there on the use of nose bras? Any rust > enhancement, particularly when the front is a little pitted > from...
• Re: Vanagon Jail Bars - Shameless Plug
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 10:16:11 -0600
  ...Remember, I DO have one pitted set also (not on eBay). I'm open to offers for that set. If you are serious and...
• Re: Vanagon Jail Bars - Shameless Plug
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 09:49:50 -0500
  ...Polak wrote: > Do you have anything that would match? Like some dulled and pitted, maybe > slightly BenT bars for sale? Chris, I'm taking...
• Anyone tried coating/painting the pitted head surface?
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Woo Kim
  Sun, 12 Feb 2006 18:02:45 -0800
  ...Upon careful cleaning, it does not look too pitted. I am wondering if anyone has ever tried spray painting/coating the surface to fill...
• Re: Pitted Heads
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Wed, 14 Jun 2000 23:32:39 -0700
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Pitted Heads >Thanks for the tips here. I was able to very easily visualize the tool that >you are talking about. I...
• Re: Vanagon Jail Bars - Shameless Plug
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 08:34:41 -0800
  ...Remember, I DO have one pitted set also (not on eBay). I'm open to offers for that set. If you are serious and...
• Re: Anyone tried coating/painting the pitted head surface?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Feb 2006 22:33:59 -0500
  ...Anyone tried coating/painting the pitted head surface? I have one side of my 87 Westy's head out now and examining it. Upon...
• Re: Vanagon Jail Bars - Shameless Plug(NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 11:31:21 -0800
  ...Remember, I DO > have one > pitted set also (not on eBay). I'm open to offers for that set. If > you are > serious and...
• Re: pitted cv problem decided
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Oct 1996 09:13:01 +0000
  > Of course 2 of my vans are running day in day out on terribly > pitted but reversed joints. Haven't failed them yet and...
• Re: peanut butter storage
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Jul 1995 10:01:29 -0700
  Mix it with Dot-5, split some pitted prunes, stuff it with the mixture, and serve as a tasty appetizer at the next vanagon...
• Re: Head Job
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 09:34:36 -0700
  ...I would also buy some JB weld as your case will > be pitted (never seen one yet that wasn't) and you will need...
• Re: used propane tank for sale
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 11 Apr 2009 12:10:55 -0400
  Was rusted and pitted badly before you painted it? Did it work before you refurbished it? -- Chris S. Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may...
• Re: [Fwd: head electrolysis cure?]
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Fri, 2 Oct 1998 10:19:33 -0700
  ...to the coolant would be pitted or at least the inner ring around the rubber gasket would be pitted and that pitting would extend...
• Re: Vanagon Jail Bars - Shameless Plug(NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 12:11:48 -0800
  ...Remember, I DO > have one > pitted set also (not on eBay). I'm open to offers for that set. If > you are > serious and...
• Buying a Westy Help
  Historical mailing list - Rich Pournelle
  Mon, 29 Mar 2004 14:43:24 -0800
  ...and my fear is getting one that has new gaskets but pitted-heads. A mechanic friend said that if I pull the spark plug...
• Nose Bra
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Williamson
  Mon, 5 Apr 1999 14:20:23 -0600
  ...Are there any opinions out there on the use of nose bras? Any rust enhancement, particularly when the front is a little pitted from...
• Re: Most miles on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 11:00:15 EST
  ...Both heads were severely pitted and the gaskets were in shreds on both sides (even the one that didn't blow). Case was pitted...
• Re: How best to JB weld pitted heads?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 06:20:25 EST
  ...Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: << How best to JB weld pitted heads? >> Roy and whoever else is interested. I have done this about...
• Re: peanut butter storage
  Historical mailing list - Clark Langstraat
  Fri, 7 Jul 1995 13:20:02 -0400 (EDT)
  On Fri, 7 Jul 1995, Martha Rubin wrote: > > Mix it with Dot-5, split some pitted prunes, stuff it with the mixture, > and serve...
• Juddering clutch
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Sat, 11 Jan 1997 01:14:40 -0000
  When I had an intermittent juddering clutch on my 1982 Bus my mechanic had to get the flywheel skimmed because it was pitted and...
• Re: Vanagon Jail Bars - Shameless Plug
  Historical mailing list - Road Trip
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 10:13:34 -0800
  ...Remember, I DO have one >pitted set also (not on eBay). I'm open to offers for that set. If you are >serious and...
• Re: Most miles on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 08:34:07 -0800
  ...Both heads were severely pitted and the gaskets were in >shreds on both sides (even the one that didn't blow). Case was pitted...
• Re: Convex right side mirror:
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 16 Jan 1999 22:43:33 +0100
  ...I think they both work great, although they are a bit pitted. PerL 88 Syncro
• Re: Windshields: all years the same?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 29 Dec 2004 18:36:01 -0800
  I thought I lived in the land of pitted windshields- the desert southwest, not likely to be confused with the salty northeast. We get...
• Re: What temp - color code RTV
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 07:21:09 -0700
  ...Better to replace the housing if pitted and go stock, new gasket and no sealant. Use silicon paste on the o-rings. At 06...
• WTB: 2.1 Heads in Soutern Ontario
  Historical mailing list - JayVWGuy
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 23:29:24 -0400
  ...Mine are extermemly pitted and full of some type of JB weld type material. Previous owner did the heads alright.... filled 'em with crap...
• Windshields - OEM vs Aftermarket
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 21:24:31 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver with an extremely pitted aftermarket windshield only two years old.
• Stripped drain plug solution?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Charles
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 08:53:01 EST
  ...Brought it back he said the sealing surface is "pitted" and I need new case halfs or a short block. Obviously not. Here's...
• Re: peanut butter storage
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Jul 95 15:24:27 EDT
  ...Cetin Martha Rubin writes: > > Mix it with Dot-5, split some pitted prunes, stuff it with the mixture, > and serve as a tasty appetizer...
• Re: head gasket fix
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Feb 2000 10:01:21 EST
  ...The case will be pitted. You will clean the pits out and use JB Weld or Marintex (epoxy) to fill the pits and sand...
• Re: cooling system failures
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 14:14:19 -0700
  Marcus wrote 1983.5 bought new 1986 sept 58K Internal leak pitted heads/replaced long block.$400 more over head job in Italy Expansion...
• Re: Collant Change vs Head Gaskets Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 12 Feb 2005 00:41:09 -0500
  Many use the same damage heads... pitted head...and just hope for the best. http://www.benplace.com/bjp_head2/head3_011.jpg Coolant...
• Re: Anyone tried coating/painting the pitted head surface?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 12 Feb 2006 22:24:02 -0500
  ...Anyone tried coating/painting the pitted head surface? I have one side of my 87 Westy's head out now and examining it. Upon...
• Re: How best to JB weld pitted heads?
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 22:53:09 -0500
  ...How best to JB weld pitted heads? > > Volks, > > I'd appreciate the list's advice before I try this one. > > I'm doing the...
• Rebuilding diesel injectors?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 14 Sep 2001 19:33:09 -0700
  Does anyone have experience with replacing/rebuilding diesel injectors? After doing some reading about how nozzles become pitted with age, I decided to pull...
• Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:40:09 -0700
  ...They could be pitted and rough. Make sure your finger is clean when feeling them, or wipe them clean afterwards with alcohol. Oil and...
• Re: BENTLEY FAX
  Historical mailing list - Jason Cornfeld
  Fri, 19 Feb 1999 11:34:37 -0800
  ...well anyways wish me luck and I hope they arent pitted too badly.. =) Jason 85 GL
• Re: Head gaskets: Rites and Prayers
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Mon, 18 Feb 2002 19:56:06 -0800
  ...old southern seal dealing with northern weather" issue, and not a pitted head... Could make time inbetween trips to Moab this spring a little...
• Re: humming synchro
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Oct 1996 00:21:18 -0400
  ...t hear it until 40 mph in 4th(the races were pitted).I have rarely found the mainshaft bearings bad. Ed Berroth 84 Westy...
• Re: Nose Bra
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Mon, 5 Apr 1999 20:22:02 -0700
  ...bras? Any rust >enhancement, particularly when the front is a little pitted from road rocks? > >-- >Mark A. Williamson >Denver, CO Dirt/grit/etc eventually...
• Re: Head treatment for pitting--flattening technique
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 18 Jan 2005 18:14:14 -0800
  ...I have seen a few AMC heads that were cracked and many more that were badly pitted (i.e., throw them away). That being...
• Re: Windshields: all years the same?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 29 Dec 2004 22:09:12 -0700
  ...jimt On 12/29/04 7:36 PM, "Robert Fisher" <refisher@MCHSI.COM> wrote: > I thought I lived in the land of pitted windshields...
• Re: need help, oil in coolant (bit long)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 09:18:57 -0500
  ...it could be yours is pitted somewhere the two fluids exchange heat, allowing a cross contamination... only a suggestion.
• Re: Wasserleaker -- we will soldier on, but how?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sat, 30 Apr 2005 20:59:02 -0500
  Mike, Just because the heads are leaking doesn't mean they are pitted, and need the "JB Fix" The head seals can very well...
• Re: 84 vanagon engine troubles
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Feb 1995 12:34:03 -0600
  ...need to replace the head gaskets (and if the heads are pitted the heads as well) Total price for mine is $890 for the...
• Re: Windshields: all years the same?
  Historical mailing list - Peter McHugh
  Wed, 29 Dec 2004 14:16:31 -0500
  ...in between? i'm up in the salty northeast (land of pitted windshields) and will need to replace mine soon as well. currently have...
• Re: CV joints
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 May 1995 22:22:04 -0400
  My understanding is that a little wear is ok as long as the balls, outer ring, etc are not pitted or corroded. I think...
• Head studs: how to get'm out???
  Historical mailing list - Cliff Ober
  Sat, 21 Nov 1998 12:18:15 -0600
  Some of you out there advised me to replace the pitted head studs on my '84 - how the H#!L do you get them...
• Re: Vanagon Jail Bars - Shameless Plug
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 04:51:05 EST
  ...Do you have anything that would match? Like some dulled and pitted, maybe slightly BenT bars for sale? Chris, If they were BenT bars...
• we don't need no stinkin' non-phosphate...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Nizyborski
  Sat, 13 Dec 1997 14:15:49 PST
  ...that the heads in the phosphate-free coolant engines are *more* pitted than the 'regular' coolants. hmmmmm...... Looks like i'll be supplying my...
• Re: How best to JB weld pitted heads?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Wed, 15 Mar 2000 10:43:08 -0500
  When working with various epoxy compounds I have often the heat from a lamp placed closeby to warm the part(s) and make the...
• Head gaskets: Rites and Prayers
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Mon, 18 Feb 2002 22:01:14 -0500
  ...The heads are off Hans and they are NOT PITTED!!!!! Yippee!....Yahoo! However, they have "AMC" cast into the side. Is this a common...
• Removing Lifters
  Historical mailing list - Steve LZO
  Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:37:05 -0400
  ...out? TIA Steve Palm Beach Gardens, FL 85 Westy GL 182K with leaking, pitted, cracked end of life heads: off, prepping for new heads.