I have an 87 Vanagon Synchro with 49000 miles which is slowly leaking coolant out the head gaskets. My local mechanic says that it is head gasket replacement (~$750) or engine replacement (~$3900). Any pointers to the accumulated wisdom on the subject? Any likelihood that VW might 'help' with the problem? (caveat: I was not too religious about replacing the coolant every 2 years.)
Bob
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