RE: [T3] Deathrich

[James MacNaughton <JMac@uglyduckling.com>]

I might not have a choice at this point, big time.  New Brazillian heads are
about $130 at the FLAPS, and reman is only $70.  Based on my current
finances, I will probably be forced to go reman and save my shekels for a
new motor come spring.

> ----------
> From: 	Keith Park[SMTP:TopNotchResto@worldnet.att.net]
> Sent: 	Wednesday, November 18, 1998 8:58 PM
> To: 	'type3@vwtype3.org'
> Subject: 	Re: [T3] Deathrich
> 
> dont EVER use reman heads.. BIG mistake!!! not only can the helicoils come
> out but they are VERY likely to crack around the spark plug hole and they
> have probably been cut so much that the compression will be WAY too high.
> 
> Been there... done that... Gone through dozens of heads at the FLAPS>
> 
> Keith
> 
> ----------
> > From: James MacNaughton <JMac@uglyduckling.com>
> > To: 'type3@vwtype3.org'
> > Subject: [T3] Deathrich
> > Date: Wednesday, November 18, 1998 10:26 AM
> > 
> > Alas, my fellows; Deathrich's condition is not good.
> > 
> > The guy is still saying that the Fuel Pressure Sensor has gone bad (he
> says
> > it's attatched to the throttle-body<?>), and that caused the rich
> condition
> > that has now scored two pistons (<100psi in #'s 1&3).
> > 
> > So I call my VWFLAPS, and the guy says, 'yeah, Fuel Pressure Sensor,
> we've
> > got it, $142'.  So I'm gonna be busy this weekend.  I'm 'engineering' my
> > motor.  I'll likely be installing 4 new jugs/pistons ($86 for the set),
> 2
> > remanufactured heads (each has a helicoil in it already), pushrod tubes,
> > gaskets and the ever-elusive Fuel Pressure Sensor (oh, and he says my
> brand
> > new rear main seal is leaking again).
> > 
> > What say ye, oh wizards of the web?
> > 
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