Yeah, the infamous rubber head gaskets.  Make sure there is no coolant leak
around the cylinder head area.

Yi-Ruey Wei
87 Vanagon GL Syncro  w/leaking cylinder head
85 Jetta GLI  w/160,000 miles
"Hot" Dallas, TX

Scott P Johnson <beauxart@JUNO.COM> on 07/28/98 10:14:42 PM

Please respond to Scott P Johnson <beauxart@JUNO.COM>
To:   Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
cc:
Subject:  wasserboxers and 70K engine problems

I just saw a pretty-looking 87 GL at a used car lot -- $4295 -- 66K
miles.

I recall my mechanic in Virginia telling me that at about 70K these
engines blow a major gasket and need an expensive repair job. Could I get
some feedback on this (mis)information?

Thanks.

Scott

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