Re: Weepy Head Gskt Fix!

["Mik Tip" <miktip@worldnet.att.net>]

I have removed and replaced many 88-94 VW heads while the engine was still
in the car!
Including VR6's and 16V!   "Cannot"-does not apply!

Practically an "un-bolt" type of job!

As for the "stretch-bolts" being "BEST" there more in line with
"Least costly for manufacturer" category!

The Raceware fasteners are recommended, endorsed, and utilized by VW & Audi
at many dealerships across the US and Europe!

VW &Audi even carries a 9 digit part number for the Raceware fastners!


                            Mik

-----Original Message-----
From: Avi <Avi@cosmoslink.net>
To: Mik Tip <miktip@worldnet.att.net>
Cc: quattro@coimbra.ans.net <quattro@coimbra.ans.net>
Date: Friday, December 26, 1997 7:50 PM
Subject: Re: Weepy Head Gskt Fix!


>Mik,
>i have a 91 VW with a weeping gasket, is that vintage new enough?......
>the reason i don't like the studs is because you CAN NOT remove the head
>from the engine IN THE CAR, at least on a VW, you must remove the engine to
>take the head off...... (on 4cyl. VW, prop ably the same on Audi?....)
>Avi
>BTW, stretch bolts are one of best methods of securing a head......
>
>
>
>At 09:02 AM 12/26/97 -0600, you wrote:
>>VW Motor Sports has found "Raceware Head Fastners" to be the "cure-all"
for
>>many problems(weeping head gskt too!) associated with the OEM
>>"stretch-bolts".
>>(The Raceware's have been "Officially Endorsed" by VWMS!)
>>
>>Granted, the "stretch-bolts" are fine for most, but VW & Audi are aware of
>>the
>>designs short comings!
>>
>>Audi also has several different "styles" of head gasket, depending on the
>>original manufacturer.   Some are black, brown, blue and red!
>>
>>Depending on the parts source, here in the US, often you get "older" head
>>gaskets.
>>You need to find a source who carry the "newer" type gasket!
>>
>>You'd be amazed at the difference!
>>
>>
>>                            Mik
>>
>>
>>
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