> How do you turn off this grey background?  Anyway, I had my heads
> machined and so far no problems (30K since repair).  I had about
> .025"-.030" removed from the gasket sealing surface which virtually
> eliminated any traces of pitting.  However, my problem was leaking
> compression head gasket, not the outer water jacket gasket so it's
> possible that my pitting was relatively minor.  I was a bit worried
> about maintaining a good water jacket seal with less sealing pressure,
> so I gooped on a heavier goop bead and made sure head bolt torque was
> at least at the recommended level.  IMHO it's worth a shot before
> springing for new heads or what not, really not too much work involved
> in pulling the heads as long as your exhaust bolts aren't rusted.
> Which reminds me of a good tip for everyone, I replaced all my exhaust
> bolts and studs with 13mm stainless bolts and nuts.  Makes future
> removal a piece of cake.
>
>> Mark
>>
>>
>>      -----Original Message-----
>>      From: Marshall Ruskin <mruskin@PANGEA.CA>
>>      To: vanagon@VANAGON.COM <vanagon@VANAGON.COM>
>>      Date: Tuesday, January 05, 1999 12:45 AM
>>      Subject: Machining Cylinder Heads a Viable Solutuion to
>>      Wasserboxer Problem?Dear Readers: Is it possible to repair
>>      the Wasserboxer head problem by machining flat the head
>>      surface? I am wondering if this is the type of thing a
>>      local machine or head-repair shop could do. I did search
>>      the archives for this topic, with no hits. I guess I used
>>      the wrong keywords, as I am certain that this topic must
>>      have been visited before. Thank you in advance. Freezing
>>      In Winnipeg. Marshall Ruskin84 Westy (with a battery
>>      blanket, ahhhh)
>>

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