What was the answer? Brent Christensen '89 GL Syncro Westy Santa Barbara, CA ----- Original Message ----- From: harald_nancy <harald_nancy@EARTHLINK.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2000 8:54 PM Subject: Re: Need advice inner cylinder sealing ring
> My question has been answered thanks to > Bob Donalds from Boston Engine. > Harald > '90 westy > ---------- > > From: harald_nancy <harald_nancy@earthlink.net> > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Subject: Need advice inner cylinder sealing ring > > Date: Tuesday, April 04, 2000 6:09 PM > > > > Hi all, > > Have my engine taken apart at a local shop to have > > new cylinder heads and piston kit installed. > > Today when I looked at it, I noticed that the mechanic > > must have slipped with the piston pin reamer, and > > a small chip is missing exactly in the corner where > > the lower rubber sealing ring for the cylinder liner goes. > > I am kind of upset about this, especially since the case > > is in such good condition. > > The mechanic and shop foreman tell me that it's no > > big deal, and they will use 570 locktite (?) sealant to fill it > > the chip. > > The rubber sealing ring alone would not seal the chip, > > it's probably too deep. > > Maybe some of you can think of another alternative. > > I'm not a big fan of gooey sealants bridging gaps. > > I'm sure it would hold up long enough for the warranty to be over. > > Any opinions are welcome. > > Harald > > '90 westy |
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