What was the answer?

Brent Christensen
'89 GL Syncro Westy
Santa Barbara, CA

----- Original Message -----
From: harald_nancy <harald_nancy@EARTHLINK.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2000 8:54 PM
Subject: Re: Need advice inner cylinder sealing ring

> My question has been answered thanks to
> Bob Donalds from Boston Engine.
> Harald
> '90 westy
> ----------
> > From: harald_nancy <harald_nancy@earthlink.net>
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Need advice inner cylinder sealing ring
> > Date: Tuesday, April 04, 2000 6:09 PM
> >
> > Hi all,
> > Have my engine taken apart at a local shop to have
> > new cylinder heads and piston kit installed.
> > Today when I looked at it, I noticed that the mechanic
> > must have slipped with the piston pin reamer, and
> > a small chip is missing exactly in the corner where
> > the lower rubber sealing ring for the cylinder liner goes.
> > I am kind of upset about this, especially since the case
> > is in such good condition.
> > The mechanic and shop foreman tell me that it's no
> > big deal, and they will use 570 locktite (?) sealant to fill it
> > the chip.
> > The rubber sealing ring alone would not seal the chip,
> > it's probably too deep.
> > Maybe some of you can think of another alternative.
> > I'm not a big fan of gooey sealants bridging gaps.
> > I'm sure it would hold up long enough for the warranty to be over.
> > Any opinions are welcome.
> > Harald
> > '90 westy