Date:         Mon, 22 Jan 2001 18:12:10 EST
Reply-To:     kenneth d lewis <kdlewis@JUNO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         kenneth d lewis <kdlewis@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: 83 H2O Head Installation
Comments: To: mcollens@COMMUNITYNATURALFOODS.COM

Michael;
        I think it's a good idea. I guess old habits die hard.

Drive Safely & Good Luck
Ken Lewis    <Kernersville,NC>
86 VW crewcab;60 356B Coupe
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On Mon, 22 Jan 2001 08:36:54 -0700 michael collens
<mcollens@COMMUNITYNATURALFOODS.COM> writes:
>I am currently rebuilding my 83 WBX  engine for the first time.( I
>have
>owned VW vans for 30 years and won't drive anything else.)
>I have rebuilt a 71 T2 Westfalia about 3 times that I owned for 15
>years. I
>would like to know if "lapping" the cylinders and heads
>is a good idea in a WBX. That is taking some valve grinding compound,
>putting it on top of cylinder then placing the cylinder in
>the head and grinding it for a few minutes. I am thinking it will make
>a
>tighter/smoother seal in a very critical area.
>
>First time on the list.
>Michael
>
>83.5 WBX Westfalia

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