On         Fri, 29 Jan 1999 20:38:08 -0800, Rubatoguy on Mindspring wrote:

> I have read with interest the idea of ceramic coating the Vanagon heads
> to not only achieve better thermodynamic properties, but to also
> alleviate the corrosion problem.
>
> I emailed FastGermanAuto asking about this, and they responded to NOT
> ceramic coat the heads because the coating would be thick enough to
> impair sealing of the heads.
>
> Does that sound reasonable to the listees?
> Does anyone have experience with ceramic coated heads?
>
> I find it difficult to believe that such a small thickness would
> adversely effect the sealing of the heads - but then, I'm sure that
> FastGermanAuto has rebuilt many more motors than I ever will.
>
> Anyone care to comment??
>
> Todd Last
> '88 Westy

I have my heads ceramic coated.  The thickness is a few microns thick.
Should NOT affect the gasket sealing.  I finished my engine assembley last
night (finally...) and I hope to have running in a week...:)

I know of people that have coated their heads and have no sealing or
corrosion problems.  Maybe FGA wants the engine to fail...repeat business
when the heads fail or they are lacking in knowledge about ceramic
coatings..

The new generation of coatings are much better then older coatings.

I built my engine to last 200,000 miles or more!!!
I am working on a website for my engine rebuild process...

Robert
88' Vanagon GL Wolfsburg
New 2.1 Hotrod engine
5 Speed

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