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Sent: Sunday, August 15, 1999 =
9:01
AM
Subject: newbster
Hi all,
Vanagon newbie =
here. My 84
exhaust replacement(NO local shop would touch) will involve replacing =
the head
studs. The real bear is removing the old crusty exhaust and
breaking/drilling/tapping etc to prep the heads for new studs. Here =
are my
Q's:
1. Do the heads some off =
and out with
the engine IN? I could do a great job if I had the heads on =
the
bench! I'll probably botch something if I drill the heads while in the =
bus. I
almost think it'd be worth dropping the whole motor if the heads alone =
dont
come. I've done the drop on my 77 a couple times...looks~ similar.
Opinions?
2. Where can I order =
stainless
studs and hardware from? Stud size?(if oversize not
neccessary)
3. I am just beginning to =
learn/read about
head and head gasket woes on these beasts. Would it be
recommended to replace the heads and/or gaskets if I =
pull
them? (even with unknown bottom-end =
mileage/wear?)
Thanks to all! I just got my first =
H20 van
last week and I'll be much more *take* than *give* while I learn. =
Please bear
with me. I'm excited to have my new exhaust (from BD) and have sprayed =
it with
BBQ paint to hopefully avoid instarust! I hope to do this right! =
Jay