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Date:         Wed, 7 Sep 94 11:00:03 PDT
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From:         macklow@sybase.com (Jim Macklow)
Subject:      Re: '86 Vanagon Head Gasket Leaks

> 
> 
> It is possible to get VW to pay 100% of the cost of replacing the heads 
> and gaskets when they leak.  This covered by the FTC consent decree that 
> resulted from the rabbit oil sucking problem. I just got my 87 Syncro's 
> heads replaced gratis. If you have bills from such a repacement you might 
> get paid through this approach.  There is a Better Business Bureau 
> arbitration procedure you need to invoke.  The BBB program is called 
> "autoline".
> 


My '87 Syncro still has its original unleaking heads.  Anyone have any ideas
on how to _make_ the heads leak in order to take advantage of this 
generous offer?  I'm probably due for new heads with 115K on the clock...


-Jim
macklow@sybase.com
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