Date:         Sat, 10 Aug 2002 08:45:51 -0700
Reply-To:     dave bowers <dave@SPARKPLUG.COM>
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From:         dave bowers <dave@SPARKPLUG.COM>
Subject:      how long have your heads lasted?
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Hey Folks,

As I sat here reading all the posts regarding leaking/worn heads and head
replacement, it made me wonder ... what's the most mileage anyone has gotten
out of an original set of heads, with out them leaking or needing to be
replaced?

My 1986 Westy has 106k and the heads are clean as a whistle, and all
original. No leaks to speak of, and the cyl pressure checked out fine. I do
have a reserve account set up, to have them replaced just in case tho. :)

I've heard of many VW's having head replacement done at 50 - 80k. I'd love
to head stories from the other end of the spectrum.

Wondering what the record will be ... for some one who's pampered their van
(or just gotten lucky).

Just curious
dave
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dave bowers
Portland, Oregon
1986 Westy "G2"