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Date:         Mon, 25 Mar 1996 09:17:52 CST6CDT
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From:         "Dan Houg" <fairwind@northernnet.com>
Subject:      H2O heads completed!

HOORAY!!

the dirty deed be done. i've whipped the irrascable and wily wasserboxer. it runs. and it don't leak no mo'

still have to finalize valve adjustment, get a new radiator cap, and figure out a new oil buzzer problem i think is a result of a new, but maybe wrong, pressure switch i installed.

y'all don't care about my anguish and bloodied hands so i'll skip that story and get to the costs. but i do have to say i broke not a single bolt or fastener.

i elected to replace several items while i was 'in there' these are:

water pump, Graf brand $110 exhaust to converter 421 this was a Dansk aftermarket and i was extremely pleased with the quality and fit. seems better than OEM. thermostat 20 rebuild alternator 52 metal flange for coolant instead of plastic 18 oil switch 10 various ss bolts 10 various hose clamps 10

the costs to do the leaking heads are based soley on expensive gasket sets and some JB Weld to fill in the pits (more on this later). so:

left & right gasket sets 250 JB Weld 5.95

all parts were obtained thru our local VW dealer. i must thank the service manager, John Wildmo, for stocking and ordering aftermarket parts, giving free advice, and not nicking me too bad on prices.

i don't want to have to do this again for a VERY long time.....

-dan


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