Date:         Sun, 1 Dec 2002 18:21:34 -0500
Reply-To:     Herb Mooney <hmooney@RESTOREANDMORE.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Herb Mooney <hmooney@RESTOREANDMORE.COM>
Subject:      My first set of heads ?
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Well... replaced the exhaust, clutch, and alternator so far in my 91
Vanagon. Now I noticed the drivers side head gasket is dripping antifreeze.
I guess it's time to do the gasket. I'm new to this problem so what should I
expect to pay for a set of complete heads in case mine need to be machined?
I figure I should buy a set to swap in for a quicker repair, but will have
the old set machined for back ups. I'm assuming I shouldn't drive the
Vanagon till it's been fixed or can I get away with a little driving till I
find new heads? It's dripping very slowly and not overheating. No fluid in
the oil so far. I noticed some used ones on ebay, is this asking for
trouble? Thanks for the advice,

BTW - anyone have a set of heads I can buy for my 2.1?

Herb in PA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ben T" <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, December 01, 2002 5:43 PM
Subject: Re: cool panelvan on ebay.de


> In a message dated 12/1/02 9:18:50 AM Pacific Standard Time,
JordanVw@AOL.COM
> writes:
>
> << they were only sold in Canada, so youd have to find one up there
(rust!!)
> and
>  import it over the border. you'd need a letter of compliance and other
>  changes for customs. >>
>
> As usual, Chris, we have one here in the hotbed of Vanagon activity. My
> friend just bought it last month for $4200. Has an inlne-4 conversion,
power
> mirrors, Porsche 928 phone dial wheels. Front seats from a Carat. Was a
> diesel.
>
> BenT
>