> Date:    Mon, 5 Mar 2001 05:32:32 EST
> From:    Frank Condelli
> Subject: Head gasket sealant
>
>        Karl, and all the rest of you who are looking into this.  My=20
> experience has shown that the stuff in the head gasket kits is K-R-A-P !  Us=
> e=20
> Permatex or GE copper for head gasket applications.  I have been using the=20
> Permatex and never had a gasket leak afterwards.  Do it once, do it right,=20
> stop these head gasket leaks !
>
>
Seriously, that's about what I thought. Gee, my motto "always ask questions
moments before you do the job, and when your all done come back and read the
answers". I knew I should have used permatex copper. Does it really stand to
reason that some obscure VW goo would really be better than what the big money R&D
that permatex has to offer? No, it's probably in there cuz they get a deal on the
crap and does the job marginally well, just like that water boxer engine of
theirs.

Whatever, the head is back on and it's running great, no muss no fuss. Well, a
little muss to be honest.
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