Obviates the need for a gasket.

BTW, you didn't include a link in your post, but I know which one
you're talking about. Bet it's green. But notice that they supply the
correct oil pan and it's the correct (CS) block, which some others
don't offer.

Jim

On Feb 4, 2004, at 6:41 PM, Jeffrey Schwaia wrote:

> I was wandering around eBay and noticed this "remanufactured" diesel
> Vanagon
> engine.  Something didn't quite look right, finally I figured it out.
> They
> painted the top of the block where the cylinder head bolts on.
> Nice.......
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jeff
>