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>From: Neil Deboer <ndeboer@ix.netcom.com>
>Subject:      Euro-Engine: 87 Volkswagen Vanagon, Mechanical,
>              cylinder head and piston sleeves
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>1987 Volkswagen Vanagon 2.1 L
>
>Trans:         Automatic
>Mileage:       128,544 miles
>VIN:           WV2YB0257HH056165
>
>Misc Data:     water cooled
>Affected Item: cylinder head and piston sleeves
>Condition:     leaks
>
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>we are doing a head gasket job on this motor. We found an
>external coolant leak. The sleeves moved a bit on the
>driver's side of the engine and so we replaced the seals
>between the cylinders and the block on that side. We are
>wondering if it would be a good idea to do the same on the
>other side of the engine too. The cylinders have not moved
>on that side and we would like to avoid doing them if
>possible. However, we do not want to take the engine apart
>later for free either.
>
>Advice ?
>
>Thanks for any feedback. We have not tackled one of these
>before.
>
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>Neil Deboer
>ndeboer@ix.netcom.com
>Owner/Manager
>Lloyd's Automotive and Transmission Inc.
>Olympia, Washington, USA
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