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Subject:Re: Raceware Head Bolts in a Diesel Vanagon w/o removing anything?
From:Maynard Southard
Date:Wed, 10 Oct 2001 20:56:18 -0400

John:
Please report back on how the Raceware studs work on the Vanagon Diesel.  I've
also wondered whether the studs create a problem removing/installing the head
with the engine in and the cabinet in place.  You may be the first to try!

Maynard Southard  (OvO) '79
'82 Westy Diesel "Reinhardt"
'82 Vanagon GL Diesel
'93 EV GL "Klinger"
'00 Golf GLS TDI "WooHoo"
'84 Jetta GL TD "Donor"

On Wednesday, October 10, 2001 11:31 AM, Milo <ovalwindow@YAHOO.COM> wrote:
> Anyway - my question is this.  Can I install the Raceware head bolts
> w/ the engine in the Vanagon and w/o having to take out the rear cabinet
> in my Westy?  Anyone done this?  Seems like it might be a real tight
> fit.....
>
> Thanks!  John