The previous owner said that it ran very strong prior to the overheating
issues which eventually ended up blowing the head gasket and melting the
thermostat housing. I think I would go for 2 used heads first instead of
spending $1000 for a new engine. Tx for the advice.

Chris

On 9/10/07, -------- <VW4X4@verizon.net> wrote:
>
>  If the engine was still running well, with good oil pressure, but leaking
> at the heads there i no need
> for a complete engine.  This guy has engines cheap.  It will cost you just
> as much for two heads
> and the gasket set.
>
>
> Chris Lisica wrote:
>
> Is it your opinion that the engine is damaged? Or do you prefer the
> rebuilt engine route? Just curious what you meant by TRY A....
>
> -chris
>
> On 9/9/07, ***************** <vw4x4@verizon.net> wrote:
> >
> > TRY A rebuilt engiine... these guys are really cheap...
> >
> > 320156285149    EBAY
> >
> >
> >
> > Chris Lisica wrote:
> >
> > >Volks,
> > >
> > >After purchasing my wife's 87 Westy project, I'm finally getting
> > started. I
> > >knew the heads were messed up, but I was hoping for a simple head
> > gasket
> > >job. Upon closer inspection, and a few pictures in macro focus mode,
> > there
> > >appears to be a big crack on the one side. Any opinions? Is this head
> > >reusable? What could cause such a large crack? The pics:
> > >
> > >http://wavanagon.googlepages.com/amcheads
> > >
> > >Please help enlighten an aspiring Vanagon mechanic. Thanks for any
> > >advice/input/feedback/links/etc.....
> > >
> > >--
> > >Chris
> > >88 Vanagon GL (daily driver)
> > >87 Westfalia (in progress)
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
> --
> Chris
> 88 Vanagon GL (daily driver)
> 87 Westfalia (in progress)
>
>

--
Chris
88 Vanagon GL (daily driver)
87 Westfalia (in progress)