I've got a question for you about ceramic coated heads.
My son (an artist) has a kiln that he can closely regulate temperatures
on. Would it be possible to apply ceramic coatings in this type of kiln?
I don't know if you know much about artiest but my son goes from feast to
famine at three month intervals and if he could glass peen a few heads
and pck up some of this business I'd do the research on materials and
produce a few sets and test them.
Since we're all facing a downward economy, I'd like to help him with an
opportunity rather than more of my cash.

Stan Wilder

On Fri, 26 Oct 2001 07:36:57 EDT Chuck Mathis <CMathis227@AOL.COM>
writes:
> Joel,
>
> If you try to find this stuff specifically for the WBX you'll be out
> of luck
> just about anywhere but Fast German Auto.  But, the plugs are
> available from
> any FLAPS that carries Bosch plugs.  The part number IIRC is 4477
> but check
> with me or the list to confirm this before you buy them.  In the
> parts
> computer at Pep Boys they were listed for a Nissan pickup!  The
> ratio rockers
> and pushrods can be sourced from any well supplied VW performance
> shop as
> they are the same pieces used for the Type 1 air cooled Bug and Type
> 2 Bus
> engines.
>
> While you're upgrading don't forget a K&N air filter.  It improves
> the
> breathing some and every little bit helps.
>
> While you have the engine stripped down you can pick up a little
> more power
> by port matching the intake and exhaust manifolds.
>
> Chuck
> '85 Wolfsburg Westy - 'Roland the Road Buffalo'
> Smoothed ceramic coated exhaust, Turbomax muffler, polished throttle
> body,
> K&N, +4's,  port matched exhaust, and 6-degrees BTDC timing.
>
> In a message dated 10/25/01 11:04:08 PM, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> writes:
>
> << Volks,
>         this weekend I'll be tearing down my 2.1L Carat's engine to
> replace
> the
> head gaskets and do the JBweld fix on the heads. While I have the
> heads
> off, I want to do the half liley. I just don't know where to get the
> parts.
> Ratio rocker arms?
> Chromoly pushrods?
> Bosh Platinum 4 spark plugs?
> Please help.
> Joel >>
>
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