I guess I'm not supposed to repeat his exact pmail that
he sent me. But with my own words, what he basically says
is to use a quality silicone sealant.
He basically concurred with my local vw guru mechanic.
I guess they had a hard time getting one of the piston pins out.
But something interesting I discovered.
That we here in Olympia have a professional bolt remover specialist.
All he does is remove bolts and install new ones.
So now I have a beautiful new set of cylinder head studs in my case.
Two of the old ones apparently were marginal.
Harald
'90 westy (110,000 miles)

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> From: Brent Christensen <bpchristensen1@HOME.COM>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Need advice inner cylinder sealing ring
> Date: Tuesday, April 04, 2000 11:05 PM
>
> 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