[Vwdiesel] More Dasher?

[LBaird119 at aol.com]

  If the block is cracked, torquing the head bolts won't help. 
Once the engine warms up, it'll seperate, lift, whatever it 
decides.  Also if it's cracked, the head gasket is probably 
already damaged and won't seal up anyway.
  The cracks will be small and radiate away from the bolt holes.
External clamping has been done succesufully by a list member 
or two in the past.  You could also possibly JB Weld a stud in 
place and then put the head on.
    Loren


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