In a message dated 97-02-01 09:24:28 EST, mdstockr@neo.lrun.com (mdstockr)
writes:

> Question:
>  
>  I'ee seen prices for water cooled head gasket replacment in the range of
$1,
> 500-$2,000 from 
>  various postings. WOW!
>  
>  Why so expensive?  I have not seen what head costs, yet.

I've seen similar prices, up to $2,300 at a VW dealer.  These prices include
2 new heads.  The heads are a significant portion of the price and whithout
them, the gasket replacement alone should cost much less.

Good luck,
Jim Davis
87 GL Syncro
88 GL Wolfsburg