[Vwdiesel] RE: Engine hints --- (for Gavrik Peterson et.al)

[LBaird119 at aol.com]

> Do you have any preferences concerning the manufacturer
>  of the head gasket?  The German manufacturers that can be ordered from
>  the local distribution are: Victor/Reinz; L-Ring and Gertse (not sure
>  about the last two names).

  I've used both Elring and Goeze.  Both are good names and both seem to
do just fine.  They do look a little different though.
     Loren

Are there any similar issues with the
>  stretch bolts?

  The only ones I've gotten come in a box with a German name on it.  I don't
recall what though.  Never had one break though.  :)
     Loren