Date:         Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:28:03 -0400
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Valve Cover Gasket 2.1 AT
Comments: To: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
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This is probably the easiest of repairs unless the bail (clip) is rusted
into the head and you snap it off.

Pull the clip down, remove the cover, clean all surfaces, install with a
new gasket.

You need to determine why the gasket failed though. If it is cracked and
crunchy, that is a sign the engine is has overheated or is running hotter
than it should. If you really want a tight seal, forget the gasket and
just use the right stuff. One thing about a leaky valve cover gasket is
that if oil is getting out, it is likely that dirt is getting in.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Michael Sullivan
Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2008 8:20 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Valve Cover Gasket 2.1 AT

Could someone email a copy of Bentley instructions to replace valve
gasket.
Could probably figure it iut, but never done it on a VW. Thought there
might
be a couple of other things I could take care of while in there. Already
purchased new V-belts. Will be replacing the plugs, wire, dist cap, rotor,
etc in next week or so. Thanks in advance.

--
Michael in San Antonio
91GL AT 'Gringo'