Any time an engine is taken apart there is clear evidence, of this
by looking closely at bolts that much be removed, gasket surfaces
that mate, and alike.  Clearly a rusted thread has not been apart
in a while, or a fresh glob of gasket sealer between the head gasket
and head, wan't put there.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          86-SS Syncro
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler
                                   92-Jetta GWC
            www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm

On Fri, 9 Jan 2004, J. Harvey wrote:

> The previous owner of my van claimed that he had the head gaskets replaced
> recently.  I'd like to know if he was telling the truth.
>
> Is there any way to confirm that the head gaskets have been replaced on a
> Vanagon without taking the heads off?   -John
>
> '85 Silver Sunroof
> '91 GTi 2.0 8v
> '76 BMW 2002
>
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