[Vwdiesel] head gasket?

[James Hansen]

Well, if there is a substantial leak, or one between cylinders, there is a
good chance that eventually the head will erode where the combustion
pressures are moving between the head gasket and the head.   IF it's on the
block side of the gasket, it's not an issue as the cast iron can withstand
it no trouble.  so you have a 50/50 chance I guess, it's your lottery to
play.
-james

-----Original Message-----
From: vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com [mailto:vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com]On
Behalf Of David Cook
Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2006 10:26 AM
To: diesel list
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] head gasket?


I did for 4-5 months last year, doesn't seem to have
had any long term negative consequences (after
replacing the gasket.)

Though I wouldn't take it on any real long trips where
I couldn't get help if needed.  (I did take it between
my house and my parents a few times, about 1 hr drive
w/no real issues other than the temp gauge going all
over the place, but I also knew people on either side
who could help me out if need be.)

David

--- Marvin Jansen <marvinjansen50 at gmail.com> wrote:
 if my head
> gasket is leaking, will
> it hurt to run it that way for a while?

David Cook
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and others in various states of disrepair
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