Definitely do both, then you don't have to worry about the other one going
while you are on a trip in the middle of nowhere. It should cost around $300
per head.

Karl

----- Original Message -----
From: Steve Macaulay <smacaulay@INFINTIUM.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, July 22, 1999 11:35 AM
Subject: Head gasket leak options

> Hi there,
>
> My 89 Westy with 60k miles has started to leak at the right head gasket.
> I'm getting ready to get it replaced and I had a few questions I was
hoping
> for some feedback on before it goes off to a non-dealer VW mechanic.
>
> 1.      Is there any recommended preventive maintenance in the same
general area
> that I should also have done while the gasket is being replaced?
>
> 2.      Should I go ahead and get the left head gasket replaced also (it's
not
> leaking yet)?
>
> 3.      What should I expect to pay for this?
>
> Thanks in advance for your advice.
>
> Steve
>
> 89 Westy