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Date:         Wed, 4 Dec 1996 01:03:10 -0500
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Taylrbc@aol.com
Subject:      Re: Freeze plug leaking coolant, Leaking head gasket-diesel

A response regarding leaking freeze plugs caught my attention and I am
wondering about other peoples experiences with diesel head gasket leaks.


>Subj:	Re: Freeze plug leaking coolant, what to do?
>Date:	96-12-03 21:51:11 EST
>From:	jdiebolt@up.net (Jeff Diebolt)
>In that time I
>replaced the head gasket twice. First time at 2 years. Second time about
>three months ago. So I don't think age of coolant has anything to do with..


My '83 camper has about 90k miles since factory "CS" longblock installed. 
I have added additional stress by adding  85' qntm turbodiesel intake and
exhaust, however boost is kept at 8 psi,and EGT below 1150 F.


Engine is running well now, headbolts were retorqued about 30k miles ago,
coolant replaced @ 2 yr interval with vw brand.         
I am wondering if I should replace the head gasket with a "turbo" head gasket
to avoid a possible breakdown far from home.

 
Any experiences with adding a turbo to a non-turbo car?


Much warning before the head gasket goes? 


Thanks for any info.
Brent Taylor
taylrbc@aol.com
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