Bill Knight wrote:

> Fred,
> First of all, if the gasket is properly coated with D-000-40-01
> sealant,
> there will not be anywhere for coolant to "pool". ...

> [Then what causes the problem in the first place if this is hopw they
> did it at the factory?]

> ...

> I'd also recommend to anyone thinking about pulling heads that they
> remove the engine first rather than try to do the job with the motor
> in the van.  I'll guarantee you that it will be easier in the long
> run.

Really???  It is that hard doing it with the engine in place?

>
>
> Bill
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Fred Porter <fporter@EYRING.COM>
> To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM>
> Date: Tuesday, March 31, 1998 2:38 PM
> Subject: Re: J.B. Weld Head Repair (Bill Knight)
>
> >Bill,
> >
> >why isn't using JB weld as a coating to prevent galvanic corrosion
> >caused by pooled coolant between the gasket and the heads a good
> idea?
> >Does it degrade the head gasket?
> >
> >thanks,
> >Fred