[Vwdiesel] searching the archives/ head removal ?

[LBaird119 at aol.com]

In a message dated 6/19/2006 10:17:33 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
vegbenz300 at gmail.com writes:

> hmmm,  i've got a question about removing the head on a 1980 audi 5000S, 
> and
> i was trying to figure out how to search the archives.
> 
> but... while i've got your attention:
> i noticed some oil (not a lot) leaking from the head gasket just under the
> 3rd cylinder on this car.  started thinking about having to pull the head,
> something i have yet to do on any car.  I do have a friend with some
> experience who may be willing to help, for the right amount of beer.  I'm
> wondering the scope of this project, and what else i should or may want to
> do to the car while the head is off.
> the car runs well, but there is an everpresent acrid burning smell while
> it's running.  i think the fuel economy is a little low, but it's hard to
> tell as the odometer's not functioning.  we've been running b99 since we
> bought the car 4 months ago. (no fuel filter change yet!)
> 
> 
> 

  There was a fairly recent post of a link to the archives on a previous 
question about searching them.  If you search the recent archives....  ;-D
  I don't know how it's done myself, never tried other than just accessing 
the archives a couple times.
  Be careful using beer to change the head gasket on a VW/Audi diesel.  
First make sure it's only consumed AFTER working on it!  ;-)

  Depending on mileage you'll at least want to inspect the valves and 
check for guide wear, replace the valve stem seals.  I've found that 
generally the exaust valve stems will be worn closest to the head of the 
valve and the guides are often worn enough to warrant replacing them.  
You can DIY the guides if you have the tools to remove the valves.  :-)
  Of course there's always a re-ring...  ;-)
  The oil seal around the one head bolt where the oil comes up, sounds 
like it's leaking.  It happens sometimes.  It doesn't mean the gasket will 
fail.  It simply means you'll get oil leaking to the outside of the engine.
    Loren