Davidson wrote:

> I wonder if faster heating is better, worse, or neutral for the head
> gaskets.
> I know there have been many claims that the heat up & cool down cycle is
> partly responsible for the head gaskets deteriorating. Just my gut instinct
> says that the faster heat up may be bad for head gasket life.
> Something to think about...
> Bill
> 90 Westy Syncro

Bill, to be quite honest, I do not give a single thought to the gaskets, I only
care about getting any heat into the front of the van, so I can see the road
clearly, and not freeze the guts out of me before I get to work. The drive to
work takes about 7-10 minutes, depending on traffic, but I never get any heat,
in fact the needle just barely moves in this time. I believe something is wrong,
but I do not know what.

PerL
88 Syncro