Thanks for all the help guys. I'm going to just replace the headbolts
and not worry about it. FYI, the reason I decided to remove the
head was to get a good inspection on the valves, guides, and
cylinders, but also because I was unable to break the friction
between the valve spring hats and retainers. I pumped over 100psi
into the cylinders and it just wouldn't happen. I even tried putting a
soft poly rope down the cylinder and rotating it to TDC to keep the
valves open, but no luck. But now I'll know for sure just what kinda
shape the motor is in. It was only a few more bolts for the head to
come off anyways.
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Kris Rayner
1989 GTI 16V
1981 VW Scirocco S - Soon to be a 16V :)-
"I do nothing in moderation but work."
-Charles Dickens
http://www.fix.net/~trzracing/web/
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