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Date:         Mon, 17 Mar 2003 08:02:44 -0800
Reply-To:     gary hradek <hradek@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         gary hradek <hradek@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      repeatedly blowing head gasket
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Mark, Several things come to mind. Where are you getting your headgasket kits? How do you clean the surface? I was inclinded to soak the head in alcohol did a bit of sanding to clean the pits and make the surface a bit rough for the sealant to stick to. Have you replaced the cap so that you know your pressure is not too high? More Than Likely, your head may be warped so check it with a straight edge and go looking for a replacement. regards gary Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2003 23:20:20 -0500 From: EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET> Subject: Re: repeatedly blowing head gasket

ARe you using the "special" sealer? Is the surfaces perfectly clean, straight, and with out oils?

Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm

On Sun, 16 Mar 2003, Mark Vermillion wrote:

> All- > > I have a 87' GL that has a recurrent problem with the pass. side head gasket. Problem is, it won't stay intact. I just replaced it for the fourth time, and got approximately 5 miles out of it. This is the "short" record. The previous gasket went 5k miles. The one before that was good for 500. I don't remeber how far the first went. > > The gaskets are splitting from what would appear to be the back, or water jacket side. They happen on the same corner each time: lower rear. There is some pitting on the water jacket in this area, but it not the only area with pits. I tried putting a little sealant to fill the pits... maybe that wasn't such a good idea. > > Anyway, any advice or comments would be appreciated. I'm about ready to push the thing into the Susquehanna. > > > Mark

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