Burned Exhaust Valve MC (Questions?)

[james accordino]

> 
> Audi Rebuilt head at Carlsen $480, $300 core. 
> (Local Machine shop wanted
> $640 to rebuild mine)

Sorry to hear that.  The local one here that does
about 80% of all the work in this area charged me $115
including removing 3 broken exhaust studs.  Their
machines look like they were made during the Civil
War, but they are highly recommended, at least for
stock applications.

>
> "The amended checklist for the MC head removal" 
> Phil Payne original as
> modified by Igor Kessel.
> 
> To accomplish this job and much needed timing belt
> change I need to
> purchase:
> 
> Cylinder Head (above)
> Head Gasket
> Intake Manifold Gasket
> Exhaust Manifold Gasket
> Valve Cover Gasket
> Turbo Gaskets
> Head Bolts
> Timing Belt
> Tensioner Pulley
> Water Pump

The head gasket kit from Fel-Pro contains items 2-5
plus many other gaskets.  Almost every one is made in
Germany.  I paid $100, plus 10% "special handling"
because it wasn't in stock.  It's got about 50 pieces
in there, and you'll use almost all of them.  Like
valve stem seals. (Viton)

> 
> Am I missing anything?

Exhaust manifold studs and nuts?  $16-20.  Front
crankshaft seal?  $3-7.

> 
> Is there anything else I should attend to when I
> have it torn down this far?
> 
Right side engine mount?  You'll never have a better
opportunity to access it.  Cat hanger bracketry?  Mine
were almost rusted through.

Good luck

Jim Accordino