Any time an engine is taken apart there is clear evidence, of this by looking closely at bolts that much be removed, gasket surfaces that mate, and alike. Clearly a rusted thread has not been apart in a while, or a fresh glob of gasket sealer between the head gasket and head, wan't put there. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm On Fri, 9 Jan 2004, J. Harvey wrote: > The previous owner of my van claimed that he had the head gaskets replaced > recently. I'd like to know if he was telling the truth. > > Is there any way to confirm that the head gaskets have been replaced on a > Vanagon without taking the heads off? -John > > '85 Silver Sunroof > '91 GTi 2.0 8v > '76 BMW 2002 > > _________________________________________________________________ > Worried about inbox overload? Get MSN Extra Storage now! > http://join.msn.com/?PAGE=features/es > |
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