hello collective wisdom I finally got all my bits for my head gasket replacement--that turned out to be a head replacement as well. Anyway--I'm on the road to putting it all back together. I'm doing this with the engine in the van--so will more than likely leave the lower o-rings in place. I pulled the sleeves out as far as i dare and they would still be a major pain to replace. so i've voted to leave them. My question--are people using sealant on the upper o-rings or just grease like the bentley recommends? or how about lower o-rings--any sealant there? Also--on the metal ring--take it it doesnt mater which side is up--is this true? And it looks like dirko (the black stuff) on both sides of the head gasket is what people are doing. Lets see--cant think of much more for now. Should have all my hoses replaced by tonight (the hard to get at ones i'm doing as preventative main, right now since they are easy to get) and might pick up some fuel line today and replace that since it might be easier now with the intakes loose and out of the way. any other suggestions would be great to hear about. Should have her rolling soon. >mike 87 syncro 66 kombi |
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