What part of the country are you in? That is way high (IMHO), I mean, like
$100 worth of gaskets for both sides, and $1200 labour??? That's almost
twice the labour charge at my shop! (or is you local shop the dealer?) Maybe
I sell myself short......

Karl Mullendore
Westy Ventures
1987 Syncro Westfalia 1.9TD

----- Original Message -----
From: Wade Shen <swade@UMIACS.UMD.EDU>

> No, Unfortunately, I don't have the money to do both right now.  My
> local VW mechanic wants about double to do both ($1300 for both, $700
> for one).  In either case, I'm not replacing the head(s) because of the
> cash issue.  The other one isn't leaking yet, but that's no indication
> that it hasn't started to fail.
>
> I realize it's not the best of solutions, but it will get the van
> running again at least until the next failure.  Then I'll consider a
> more complete engine rebuild or conversion if the money is available.
>
> Wade