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Subject:Re: Advice of list would be appreciated -- driving after head repaired and reinstalled
From:James Felder
Date:Wed, 7 Dec 2011 19:28:17 -0600

Drive on! No special break-in for heads. 

Jim

On Dec 7, 2011, at 7:10 PM, John Lauterbach <jhlauterbach@BELLSOUTH.NET> wrote:

> RE: 84 Vanagon with Boston Bob 1.9L engine (2003).
> 
> I am heading to FL tonight to pick up my '84 from Ron's VW Service in
> Daytona.  Ron had head rebuilt after #1 intake valve dropped two weeks
> ago and has reinstalled the head.
> 
> I plan on driving back tomorrow keeping to the back roads as much as
> possible (US17 to Jacksonville, US 23 to Macon).  Plan on keeping engine
> under 4000 rpm,and trip will take around 7 hours.
> 
> Any other recommendations?
> 
> Thank you in advance.
> 
> John

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