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Subject:Re: Head gasket FIX!!!
From:Joe Wagner
Date:Sun, 13 Jul 1997 00:08:35 -0400 (EDT)

On Sat, 12 Jul 1997, Don Gibbons wrote:

> This is a new idea. I have not seen it any where on the list or the internet
> and it may solve FOREVER the problem of Waterboxer head gasket failures and
> head problems in general. THINK ABOUT THIS !!!
> 
> Many cars today have engine compartments that have very bad air flow for
> cooling. When the car is stoped and engine turned off Coolant and engine
> temps can go up very high in a short time. Hey, sounds like Vanagon engine
> compartments. What air flow?
> 
  (snip)
    Try a cooler temperature thermostat first! This will be much more
    effective.