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Subject:Re: Need drivers side cyl head for '78 westy 2.0L
From:balance
Date:Tue, 15 Sep 1998 10:52:23 -0400

Hello,

   I just rebuilt a 78 2.0 and you are correct- you cannot use any other
cylinder head except 76-78.

you may be able to get away with an earlier type 4 head, but I believe the
valves are smaller.

        Percy.
-----Original Message-----
From: JordanVw@aol.com <JordanVw@aol.com>
To: vanagon@vanagon.com <vanagon@vanagon.com>
Cc: aircldvw@CC.OWU.EDU <aircldvw@CC.OWU.EDU>
Date: Tuesday, September 15, 1998 10:49 AM
Subject: Need drivers side cyl head for '78 westy 2.0L

:i need a good used, or rebuilt drivers (left) side cyl head for a '78 bus,
:2.0L w/ hyd lifters.
:anyone got one?
:would any '76 --'78 2.0L head work? im assuming i cant use '79-'83 aircooled
:heads because of the square exh. ports...???
:
:info would be appreciated...
:
:chris

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