I'd suggest that ALL rebuilds be checked before installation, not just AVP. My '81 aircooled has an engine from an east coast rebuilder and it had some through-bolts that were not torqued properly and later the heads act as if they are not torqued. It leaks coolant when warming up, but that coolant isn't an issue. ;-) I would check all the engine and head bolts before putting an engine in. It would be worth the small extra cost compared to later. (The aircooled has all that tin in the way after installation.) Richard A Jones Boulder, Colorado |
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