[Vwdiesel] Head gaskets

[James Hansen]

The theory is that it all happened under heat, and bent because of the 
bolt pressure.  So, take away the bolts, bring it to heat, it should 
relax, and go back.  it usually does to a certain extent, but There's 
proper, and Proper with warranty.
Most shops are pretty hesitant to do anything that is suspect, because 
if they bust their ass making a silk purse out of a sow's ear, then it 
blows up later, most people come back pissed and demanding stuff for 
free.. which they usually have to comply with, or faces self righteous 
consumer groups etc..

-James

mikitka wrote:
> On this subject of resurfacing a head due to being warped. I understand you
> want a flat surface. But looking at it realistically, just the surface of
> the head doesn't warp. The entire head warps. Thus there goes the true
> alignment of the cam in the head saddles. Now it isn't a true fit anymore.
> One machine shop I talked to, can't remember which one it was, said that
> they take the head and actually heat it up and straighten it to get the warp
> out of it.  I know it sounds crazy but that is what they told me.  It kind
> of makes sense really, I guess a way to know for sure is check all your
> clearances on the cam saddles and if you ever get cursed by a warped head
> then take new measurements and see what the difference is.  
> Nick
> 
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