Skip to main content
Gerry | Vanagon
Checking account...
← vanagon.com home · Continue the discussion in the forum
VanagonEuroVan
Subject:amc head repair
From:Jim Morgan
Date:Mon, 14 Mar 2005 11:59:16 EST

Good day all.

My 86 gl  automatic has developed leaking heads. This is a donor motor  with
170k on it that I know of. been getting 16-18 mpg
Has been running fine but has leaking coolant from the heads.Compression is
good at 125 all around and no oil leaks, just driping coolant. My question is
are these serviceable ( not original vw heads) or should I just bite the
bullet  and replace with new? I have been following the thread about replacement
of  original heads but would this apply to the aftermarket amc ones. I do not
know  how old these are.
As a note the donor gave up the ghost from a front end accident so it was
striped of vitals.....

Jim Morgan 86 Gl auto "breadbox"

Have something to add on this topic today? Revive this thread in the forum »