>  (notable exceptions being the Lilley inspired
>retrofits to the 2.1 L.)

         Robert Lilley rules!  Who can compare?  Who can question his
ultimate authority?  Not I.  I bow towards the great State of North Carolina.

>I have owned NINE 2.1 Liter Vanagons. Almost every one has had head gasket
>leaks (among other problems)

         NINE.  NINE?  And you stil haven't learned your lesson?  Ahem.
No offense, but you have some serious issues to deal with!  : )

HK