[Vwdiesel] head gasket?

[David Cook]

Good point, but that would be a different type of leak
than what he was describing (and what I had), exhaust
into the coolant.

Wouldn't driveability be affected significantly if the
gasses were passing from cylinder to cylinder?

David



--- James Hansen <jhsg at sasktel.net> wrote:

> 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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