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General => General discussion => Topic started by: Sam on 09 December 2011, 16:50

Title: Recon head or build my own?
Post by: Sam on 09 December 2011, 16:50

As above really, head gasket is going/gone on the mk2 but the head rattles like f**k anyhow. So should I buy a recon head ala..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vw-1-8-16v-KR-Cylinder-Head-Reconditioned-/300633218835?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item45ff22df13#ht_1319wt_1185

Or should I get an old but decent head and learn to do it myself?

Title: Re: Recon head or build my own?
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 09 December 2011, 17:12

You should get and old one and learn to refurb it.


Watch all his videos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23MTtYGZEQ8

Title: Re: Recon head or build my own?
Post by: danny_p on 09 December 2011, 23:53

ebay translation

RECONDITIONED =  SCRAP ( thats been cleaned and / or painted )