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Subject:Looking for shops in northern Utah
From:vanagonvw
Date:Sat, 30 Jun 2007 18:51:15 -0600

Just wondering if any neighbors in the northern half of Utah, can
recommend a machine shop to rebuild my air cooled heads? (or does
anyone, anywhere, have a set for sale? <g>) Planning on how to deal with
the deck I have been dealt, and one route, would be just rebuilding what
I have. Not real familiar with shops and VW experts in the area.

I always had it cared for by V&W Volkswagon in Murray, but the guy who
really liked air cooleds, and my van in particular, retired..... Too
bad, because he would offer every year to rebuild it for a few thousand.
Based on how I use the van, that would have been a good way to go, but
of course, he is gone, and here I am. :-)

Anyway, I also wonder if sending the heads in a UPS box to a good shop
most anywhere, would be another option?

Not sure how much such a job would cost, based on not knowing the
condition of the valves and seats, but can anyone venture a ball park
cost for a pair of air cooled heads to be rebuilt? As I said, gotta come
up with some info, so I can plan accordingly...

thanks a lot,

John

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