I do not know which PO had the heads redone on my van or how long ago it was, but I have read silicone sealant blobs coming from both sides of the gasket. From a chemistry point of view it makes sense. John Lauterbach Macon, GA 1984 DL ----- Original Message ----- From: kenneth d lewis <kdlewis@JUNO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2000 6:12 PM Subject: Head gasket sealing
> Greetings and Salutations; > I was surveyed by my head rebuilder to find out if I used gasket > sealer on both sides of the head gasket or just one. They contend there > is a growing number of engine assemblers, professional and private, who > are sealing both sides of the rubber gasket on WBX engines. > Has anyone here attempted this and with what results? > > Drive Safely & Good Luck > Ken Lewis <Kernersville,NC> > 86 VW crewcab;60 356B Coupe > -------------------------------------------------- > > ________________________________________________________________ > YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! > Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! > Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: > http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. |
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