>Bob,
>
>I had the headgasket problem with my 85.  VW picked-up the cost of
>parts to replace the gasket twice and finally the head.  If I can
>find my receipts, I think we also cut a deal on the labor.  I only
>paid a percentage.
>
>Ted
>

I've still got it with one side of my '85, when did VW 'honour' the warranty 
on yours? Canadian warranty was 2 year/100,000 Km, long gone.  thanks tim s.