I have found the best way to do this is to take the head of then you will
know what else you need the top end sets that you would by from a parts
store is missing some gaskets. The stock  1.9 2.1 gasket set is for a
european vanagon as best I can tell. I can sell you any or all needed
gaskets if you tell me how far you are taking down the engine
I also stock hardware kits
check out the head gasket article on my web page
Boston Bob
http://www.bostonengine.com
1 508 358 6264

----- Original Message -----
From: "Rod Smith" <rodwreck@SE-TEL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, May 24, 2004 3:00 PM
Subject: 1.9 Head Gaskets

> Hi;
> Got a cracked head on my '84 1.9
> Picked up a rebuilt head on e-bay. for cheep $'s
> What is the best source for head gaskets? Busdepot? Boston Bob? or??
> Anything else I need to do this job, like push rod tube seals or do they
> come with a head gasket kit?
> Any helpful tips or insight is greatly appreciated!
> Rod.