Date: Mon, 30 Dec 1996 09:32:27 -0600
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From: Judson Cook <jcook@tfs.net>
Subject: Re: BLOWN HEAD GASKET....HOW MUCH $$??
jmatchet@iu.net wrote:
>
> My 91 Vanagon blew its head gaskets today....
>
> I first lost the waterpump/alternator belt on the Hi-way.
> After replace the belts, I forgot to replenish the unserviceable water
> tank ..(all of the coolant was in the reserve tank and I thought it
> would get sucked back into the football shaped one..
>
> Well after 4miles on the new belts the oil alarm came on...the water
> light too..lots of smoke...and a tow home...
>
> I filled up the internal coolant tank at home and started it up....all
> of the coolant comming out of the head gaskets....
>
> My guess is the gaskets got burned up from the heat...I hope there is no
> other internal damage...the oil dip stick is still at the same level...
>
> Does any one know the cost of new head gaskets ....
> also if I bring it into a shop what is a usual cost to replace the
> gaskets?
>
> THANKS JOHN...
> PS..something happens everytime at CHRISTMAS when Im on the way to
> disney with my kids.
I had the head gaskets replaced on my 91 Vanagon last month. It cost
$1200 at a VW dealership in KC.
Good Luck
Jud
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