Date:         Sun, 21 Sep 2003 08:32:51 -0700
Reply-To:     Shawn Wright <swright@ZUIKO.SLS.BC.CA>
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From:         Shawn Wright <swright@ZUIKO.SLS.BC.CA>
Subject:      Re: Diesel head gasket blown?
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On 20 Sep 2003 at 15:09, David Brodbeck wrote:

> > So I have these 11 mm bolts that are just perfect for making pairs of
> > alinement pins for reinstalling the gasket and head which you simply must
> > have or you WILL bugger the gasket and spray sealant film trying to get a
> > bolt started. Instant re-failure is not the way to finish this job.
>
> I made a similar set of alignment pins from a pair of used (and thus
> useless) of 12mm torque-to-yield bolts.  I cut the heads off with an
> angle grinder, then cut slots across the tops.  Once the head is on and
> the bolts started, you can unscrew the alignment pins with a screwdriver
> and remove with a magnet.  If you're not in a do-it-yourself mood, you
> can get a ready-made set of pins (as well as all the other tools you'll
> need) from http://www.vwdieselparts.com/

I've always used wooden dowels, 3/8" I think. I figured this was safer, as there is a
chance of scratching the head surface with a metal dowel, especially if you're
working alone...

--
Shawn Wright
http://Zuiko.sls.bc.ca/swright
'88 Westy 375k
'85 Jetta D 263k
'85 Jetta TD 482k (retired)
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