Date:         Mon, 15 Jan 2001 13:45:28 EST
Reply-To:     JordanVw@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         JordanVw@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: 2.1 head repair?
Comments: To: gstelz1@yahoo.com
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In a message dated 1/15/01 9:31:25 AM Eastern Standard Time,
gstelz1@YAHOO.COM writes:


> I recently pulled the left head from my 86 vanagon.
> There was some corrosion on the head surface where it
> comes in contact with the gasket.  Other than the
> leak, it was running great.  Has anyone ever used JB
> Weld to fill in the pits on the head surface?  I know
> this isn't as good as a new head, but it's an old,
> high miles engine, and I was hoping to suck some more
> life out of this head.
>
>
>


of course, JB Weld is the vanagon owner's best friend :<)
its a great substitute for a new head. if yours isnt cracked, go for it.
chris

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