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Date:         Sat, 25 May 2002 07:07:36 -0700
Reply-To:     Greg Stelz <gstelz1@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Greg Stelz <gstelz1@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Head Gasket Job Costs?
Comments: To: kdawe@MUN.CA
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Don't be surprised if you're mechanic says you need
new heads when he pulls them off because the gasket
mating surfaces are badly pitted.  There goes another
$600.  If you're exhaust sytem is original, It's
likely you'll need to replace the header pipes as
well.  There goes another $300.
  Do the repair yourself if you think you can. People
on the list can help you out with advice.  You can
usually fill in the pits with JB weld and sand the
head down with fine grit sand paper.  It's doubtful
any mechanic will do this.


Good luck,
Greg


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