Date:         Mon, 11 Dec 2006 17:54:36 -0500
Reply-To:     Jason Willenbrock <pooncerelli@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jason Willenbrock <pooncerelli@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      head gasket question
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Okay,
so far I am finding that the hardest part of the head gasket job was getting
past the corroded exhaust bolts.  However i fear my problems are just
beginning.  I had one (#4) cylinder jug try to come off with the head
(engine is in van).  I don't think it is all the way past the piston rings
though, but it does not want to push back into the water jacket.  I di dget
the head off, but I think the jug passed atleast one rng as it won't push
back in.  So what am I facing now??  Do I pull the whole jug and compress th
rings or will I be able to possibly get a handle on that one ring and bea
ble to slide the jug back on??
any tips here??  I know of guys who have re-ringed their pistons without
pulling the engine, so I am glad I won't be doing that
thanks
jason
87 syncro westy

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