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Date:         Wed, 7 Dec 2011 19:28:17 -0600
Reply-To:     James Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         James Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Advice of list would be appreciated -- driving after head
              repaired and reinstalled
Comments: To: John Lauterbach <jhlauterbach@BELLSOUTH.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <1323306639.4127.5.camel@landallc>
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Drive on! No special break-in for heads. 


Jim






On Dec 7, 2011, at 7:10 PM, John Lauterbach <jhlauterbach@BELLSOUTH.NET> wrote:


> RE: 84 Vanagon with Boston Bob 1.9L engine (2003).
> 
> I am heading to FL tonight to pick up my '84 from Ron's VW Service in
> Daytona.  Ron had head rebuilt after #1 intake valve dropped two weeks
> ago and has reinstalled the head.
> 
> I plan on driving back tomorrow keeping to the back roads as much as
> possible (US17 to Jacksonville, US 23 to Macon).  Plan on keeping engine
> under 4000 rpm,and trip will take around 7 hours.
> 
> Any other recommendations?
> 
> Thank you in advance.
> 
> John
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