Did that make any sence?  I mean if yoiu pull the engine out, it would
make it possible to do this work.  (machine/welding)  nevermind...too
much caffine today...:)

> ----------
> From:         Backus, Brian G[SMTP:Brian.Backus@PSS.BOEING.COM]
> Reply To:     Backus, Brian G
> Sent:         Wednesday, April 08, 1998 11:43 AM
> To:   Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
> Subject:      Re: Can I do my own head gasket replacement?
>
> One thing nice about pulling the engine out is that if your water
> jacket
> needs welding/machining or if your water pump mating surface on the
> block needs welding/machining; you can easily get it done with the
> engine out.  (maybe not the water pump...)  One thing about not
> getting
> it done if it needs it at the time of head gasket replacement is thta
> you can be assured that the new gaskets WILL NOT LAST AS LONG as if
> you
> had the work done.  But then that's what i did the first time I
> replaced
> my gaskets.  I did both sides with the engine in and hey, it wasn't
> that
> bad.  Patinece!  the right tools.  And Patience.  Like my Dad said way
> back when I was a wee boy workin' on my first motorcycle.  "never
> force
> anything, let the tool do the work".  Good luck!!!
>
> > ----------
> > From:         John Anderson[SMTP:vwbus@MINDSPRING.COM]
> > Reply To:     John Anderson
> > Sent:         Monday, April 06, 1998 8:53 PM
> > To:   Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
> > Subject:      Re: Can I do my own head gasket replacement?
> >
> > Sure, you're looking at a good 2 days the first time in and out,
> just
> > be
> > careful, clean, and meticulous.  The vanagon engine comes out
> > physically
> > easily (I would NOT do them in the car) but is a real bear in the
> fact
> > you
> > got all those damn hoses, wires, exhaust parts...  Still 2 good full
> > days
> > and a nice floor jack and all the parts.  Ron had a great deal on
> full
> > gasket kits (Elring) containing 2 head sets BTW for $99.  Be ready
> to
> > fix
> > anything exhaust related, and presuppose new fuel lines if you
> > haven't.
> > Manifold tubes, water pump, and anything else marginal at this point
> > as
> > well.
> >
> > John
> > vwbus@mindspring.com
> >
>