Wanted: Cylinder Heads (1974 bay)

adfit11 Casual Dubber

31 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 10 May 2006, 2:55 pm

#486560

Hi all,

I have been told that my bus needs new heads and at $1100 for a new pair I am exploring all options! Can anyone help with recon. ones or a pair in good nick? Even some advice on what these are worth second hand would be great. The engine is a dual carb type and I am in Melbourne.

Sulla Seriously Crusin Dubber

149 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 10 May 2006, 3:52 pm

#486566

You should contact some of the local (Melb) sponsors of this forum, in particular Dean at Volkspower.

I went through a similar exercise recently and found Volkspower a great company to deal with.

See:
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=14591

As for reconditioned heads, the head I replaced in my Bay was "reconditioned" and failed in less than 12 months. So be very careful with reconditioned or 2nd hand stuff.

This is a big job as the engine has to come out so be prepared for a major investment unless you have the skills to do it yourself.

You should also ensure that you get the clutch and main bearing seal checked while the engine is out. Good time to check out the alternator too!

imho

Sulla
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[ Edited on 10/5/2006 by Sulla ]

kombidaze Slammed & Awesome Dubber

83 posts · joined Aug 2003 · 10 May 2006, 5:29 pm

#486600

my brother got a new set of amc heads installed in his 1.8l bay by a vw shop cost him $1950 all up.

Reco heads will cost you about $800 with no guarantee new heads should have 12 month guarantee amc seem to be the go these days for 'standard' replacement heads, make sure to get the ones that match your exaust headers, if your doin it yourself.

toplessbug Fahrvergnugen

879 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 10 May 2006, 5:47 pm

#486606

ring jax heads in lismore he may be able to help you--- BUT--- you are playing with fire ,s/h heads are generally stuffed,period.
Alternativly jax may be able to fix yours if they arnt to bad ,new is the best option.:beer
ring mick motors for a new price and put em on yourself its not that hard there is plenty of advice available here

[ Edited on 10-5-2006 by toplessbug ]

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Menangler Custom Title Time!

1,991 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 10 May 2006, 10:40 pm

#486942

I have a good set of 1800 "S" heads, these are the best Type 4 heads.
They have just been pulled of a running engine, look good, but you know, they are used. $250.00 the pair.

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adfit11 Casual Dubber

31 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 16 May 2006, 3:08 pm

#489151

Thanks guys. I am gambling on a set I got on Ebay (against all your advice I know). Got em for $50 so if it comes off I am a winner! If not, I might just be in touch. Thanks again.

toplessbug Fahrvergnugen

879 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 16 May 2006, 5:32 pm

#489203

sounds like you will be in the tech forum real soon

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