>X-Mailer: iATNMail v1.1b >Approved-By: automated@I-ATN.COM >Date: Sat, 20 Mar 1999 20:30:24 -0800 >Reply-To: ndeboer@ix.netcom.com >Sender: "iATN - International Automotive Technicians' Network" ><IATN-EURO2@PEACH.EASE.LSOFT.COM> >From: Neil Deboer <ndeboer@ix.netcom.com> >Subject: Euro-Engine: 87 Volkswagen Vanagon, Mechanical, > cylinder head and piston sleeves >To: IATN-EURO2@PEACH.EASE.LSOFT.COM > >iATN Help: send blank email to: help@i-atn.com >Upgrade: http://members.iatn.net/enhanced.html >Archives: http://members.iatn.net/sponsorsindex.html >Post Message: http://members.iatn.net/email/ >_______________________________________________________ > >1987 Volkswagen Vanagon 2.1 L > >Trans: Automatic >Mileage: 128,544 miles >VIN: WV2YB0257HH056165 > >Misc Data: water cooled >Affected Item: cylinder head and piston sleeves >Condition: leaks > >____________________________________________________________ > >we are doing a head gasket job on this motor. We found an >external coolant leak. The sleeves moved a bit on the >driver's side of the engine and so we replaced the seals >between the cylinders and the block on that side. We are >wondering if it would be a good idea to do the same on the >other side of the engine too. The cylinders have not moved >on that side and we would like to avoid doing them if >possible. However, we do not want to take the engine apart >later for free either. > >Advice ? > >Thanks for any feedback. We have not tackled one of these >before. > > >Neil Deboer >ndeboer@ix.netcom.com >Owner/Manager >Lloyd's Automotive and Transmission Inc. >Olympia, Washington, USA > >iATN Business Sponsor >http://www.iatn.net/atn/lloyds.html > >_______________________________________________________ >iATN Industry Sponsors: http://www.iatn.net/atn/ >iATN WebSite: http://members.iatn.net/index.asp >Guidelines: http://www.iatn.net/guide.html >To configure or cancel your iATN account see: >http://members.iatn.net/config/index.asp > _______________________________________________ Derek Drew New York, NY & Washington DC CEO, ConsumerSearch drew@interport.net 212-580-6486 917-848-6425 (cell; this phone is a reliable way to reach me fast) Alternate numbers for the industrious phone caller that wants to try every avenue: 202-966-7907 (Work) 212-580-4459; 202-966-0938 (Home) |
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