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Subject:Re: head rebuilt
From:Vanagon man
Date:Sat, 10 May 2003 19:34:39 -0400

> Greetings all,
> I am debating doing the head gaskets for the usual reasons. (leaking
coolant,
> pressurized cooling system ect...) My questions are, how long can I expect
> this job to take assuming it is a re seal only and no other problems
arise.
> (optimist) I may do them in the van or I will just pull the engine. Still
> haven't decided.
> Next question. Where or who has the definitive procedure on head R&R?
Checked
> archive and found quite a variety of info.
> As usual your assistance is always appreciated.

Do it once, do it right.  Rebuilt it, or swap with a rebuild..........with
those kind of miles you can count on some wear on the internals.........no
reason not to assume other wise.
Adam P
81  Westy "The Brick "
70 Single Cab "Whitey"
74 Beetle "Ol Yeller"
73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop)
1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg
1976 Transporter (New CA bus)
1974 412 "Goldmember"
Used Vanagon Parts for sale (mostly aircooled)

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