OK, I took the engine out of my '72 to find the oil leaks, and wanting to find TDC (once and for all). I took one head off and found no seal, gasket, or even spacer between the head and cylinder. There was evidence of "blow-by" on both heads, and it appeared that the piston and head were keeping close company at the bottom - both were shiny - unlike the rest of the head and piston. Do I need to stop here, not pass go, find the proper parts, or is this how a VW T4 engine does? Bob Hoover was kind enough to answer an earlier posting in which I mentioned the blowby, and he said it shouldn't be in any engine. I guess my main question is: is there something supposed to be between the cylinder and the head? I wait with that old stinky 'baited breath' for the collective wisdom to educate me. Thanks in advance. Chris Vaughn '72 Westy
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