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>From: Robert Jancewicz <rjancewicz@aol.com>
>Subject:      Euro-Engine: FIX 89 Volkswagen SYNCRO, Mechanical, head gasket
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>1989 Volkswagen SYNCRO 2.1 L
>
>Trans:         Standard
>Mileage:       107,000 mi
>VIN:           WV2YB0256KG
>
>Affected Item: head gasket
>
>___________________________ FIX: ___________________________
>
>Thanks for all of the responses.The consensus on the labor
>time was anywhere between seven to nine hours.This job went
>fairly easy so I charged out 7.5.The cylinder head was in
>great shape but the face of the block was slightly pitted.I
>used factory gaskets and head sealer and notified the
>customer of the pitting.He declined to go any further as he
>is trading it in.Piece of cake I can't wait to do another.
>
>____________________ ORIGINAL MESSAGE: _____________________
>
>hello, I have this 4 wheel drive VW with a leaking
>passenger side head gasket. It was replaced 30,000 miles
>ago at another shop.ALLDATA does not give any labor times
>on doing this. I am only going to repair the one head as
>the customer is a little strapped for cash right now.I do
>have a very good R&R procedure on this so I am fine
>there.If anyone could help me out on the labor times on
>this I would very much appreciate it.Also if there are any
>hints or tricks to job they would be a help also.
>
>thanks in advance
>
>Robert Jancewicz
>rjancewicz@aol.com
>Owner
>Moondance Auto
>Plains, Pennsylvania, USA
>
>
>
>___________________ TEST AND REPAIR DATA ___________________
>
>RELATED REPAIR HISTORY
>
>passenger side head gasket was replaced 30,000 miles ago
>
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