Did it overheat?  They normally don't just warp.
Could be cracked.
Get the deck checked for warpage and pressure test.
Really should do valve stem seals and maybe a valve job.

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Sudhir Desai
Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2013 11:07 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: '82 diesel head leaking gas into the coolant.. need some advice on
a fix.

Is it at all possible that the head is warped?

To replace the head gasket: new stretch bolts and head gasket are a given;
anything else needed?

(yes, i know better and should be searching the archives first)

cheers,
Sudhir