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Subject:Re: 2.1 L Head Leaks
From:Chris S
Date:Thu, 19 May 2011 19:01:10 -0400

Marcus is da man! 1-888-VW-Parts. 

Chris.

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Dnia May 19, 2011 o godz. 18:09 James Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a):

> If your problem turns out to indeed be a head leak, bring it to huntsville and give it to johnsons. They are Vanagon specialists and do excellent work. It sounds drivable. I will time a ride back to bham for you during one of my trips. Anyway, we can surely work something out. 
> 
> Jim
> 
> On May 19, 2011, at 2:56 PM, John Rodgers ne ng <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote:
> 
>> It appears my 88 GL has developed a head leak.
>> 
>> I went to the VA Hospital this mornig for a checkup, and when I came
>> out, there was a reddish orange puddle underneath the van on the left
>> side about where the head would be. Surely the dreaded head leak. Got
>> about 137K on the rebuilt with no trouble with heads. I guess it was a
>> pretty good rebuild.
>> 
>> So now it must be done. I am not able to do this myself, so need
>> recommendations as to how to go about getting this done. My main man has
>> gone out of business, so that leaves only a Birmingham shop that I have
>> heard of that does VW. The reports on the quality of work have been all
>> over the place. Makes it rather iffy.
>> 
>> Any suggestions on how to approach this problem would be appreciated.
>> 
>> BTW, it's getting more and more difficult to find anyone in this region
>> who is competent - and willing - to work on these vans.
>> 
>> Thanks.
>> 
>> John
>> 
>> --
>> John Rodgers
>> Clayartist and Moldmaker
>> 88'GL VW Bus Driver
>> Chelsea, AL
>> Http://www.moldhaus.com