> Has anyone successfully welded the aluminium heads?

I believe Boston Bob advertises welded heads.

http://www.bostonengine.com/

BTW, even with international shipping, I think you can do MUCH better on
that price unless there's something I don't know about the AUS$.

-Karl

Karl F. Bloss - blosskf@apci.com or bloss@enter.net
'87 Vanagon GL Weekender "Beverley"; Trexlertown, PA
http://www.enter.net/~bloss/vw/
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