In a message dated 07/02/2005 6:55:05 AM Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

2.   Is there any reason to take the jugs out if it is just a head  gasket
leak?\

Yes, to change the O-rings on the bottom of the  jugs.  Unless you can figure
a way to change them without removing the  jugs.  Dollars to doughnuts they
are hard as rock and you have to dig them  out with a pick.  If so, they won't
reseal and you'll have coolant leaking  into the crankcase.  Your call !  Pull
the motor, pull the jugs and do  it right.  This has been hased over as often
 as tires.  Check the archives and see how many times this has been  posted.
And Please, Please let us all know if you find nice soft fuzzy  or rock hard
O-rings on the bottom of your cylinders if you decide to  look.

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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