[Vwdiesel] 81 Head Bolts

[Tony and Lillie]

Have you screwed them into the block all the way, then measured their 
height? Also, did you clean/spray all of the oil/coolant out of the holes 
before putting back the head? As for measuring their height, then compare 
that to the thickness of the head. This will tell you for sure if they are 
too long. Are you sure they didn't send you the wrong ones?? Not sure, but I 
think fome of the gassers have thicker heads. The 16V comes to mind here.

Tony Hoffman


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rudy" <petersenrudy at hotmail.com>
To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 11:01 PM
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] 81 Head Bolts


>I tried new bolts, they bottom out before they get tight.  It needs the 
>tall
> washers for some reason.
>