At 08:01 PM 09/22/2003, you wrote:
>I'm afraid I might have one or more cracks which I'll have my shop
>confirm. My question and the subject of this email is: If the head IS
>cracked, do I need to buy a rebuilt head, or can I get a competent head
>welder to do the job, having my shop press the valve seats back in, etc.

If it can be welded, NW ConRod can do it. Welding of aluminum heads is one
of their specialties. They have the industrial oven and lots of skill. Not
all faults can be cured. These diesel heads might be an issue because
subsequent to welding and bringing back to room temp, if it's warped beyond
specs, they cannot be milled, but must be replaced. Talk to Jerry at NW Con
Rod and he can tell you what can and can't be done with any VW head. Tell
him I sent you.

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