Seems that with "no exhaust", someone had been messing with it, wouldn't
you think? That could also account for the loose heads, or could be nobody
ever bothered to check the torque after breaking it in.
Not defending the Canadian rebuilds, but it sure seems like "operator
error".

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> From: MLind <mdlind@RICA.NET>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Canadian rebuitl 2.0L engines, Good?
> Date: Wednesday, June 07, 2000 9:18 PM
>
> I bought a used 81 Westy with about 40K on a Canadian rebuild. It had no
exhaust
> when I got it. After getting the exhaust replaced, I discovered that both
heads
> were loose. One of the bolts had even fallen off into the valve cover. No
signs
> of severe over heating, either. Just my story.
> Myron Lind
> 81 Westy