[Vwpickups] 81 diesel 1600

[William or Rebecca Thompson]

Do not loan your wife; your musical instruments, or your diesel vehicle. 
Fix the alternator related issue first, then check for oil in the radiator, 
or water in the oil after you have added water. You may have had a miracle 
that the head did not warp. As a Christian Realist, I would rather believe 
you have just had a very expensive private tutoring
session.  Put a clean dry piece of cardboard under the engine compartment. 
When you start the car, run it for a couple of minutes then turn it off, you 
hope for no leaks of oil or water. If you have show, the head will have to 
come off.  You might websearch for RACEWARE FASTENERS.  If you continue to 
loan your ride, you may continue to pull the head. The RFs are reuseable. 
They also keep a better tension (under less tension) than stretch bolts.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Utley" <fahrvergnugen at cox.net>
To: "John Jelly" <jell29 at telus.net>
Cc: <vwpickups at neubayern.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2010 1:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Vwpickups] 81 diesel 1600


> Diesels are horribly bad about not being able to survive overheating;
> more than likely the head will be warped, but you won't know for sure
> until you remove it and take it to a machine shop to check for
> straightness.
>
> David
> On May 15, 2010, at 2:48 PM, John Jelly wrote:
>
>> Story: I loaned my diesel to someone and during their use, RED
>> charge lite came on and they continued driving for 12 miles with No
>> water pump. Clouds of steam and No coolant left. Q: what are my
>> chances of it having survived (cyl head/Gasket?
>>
>> The problem was lost V belt due to the pulley on the alternator
>> coming loose which has worn away the centre and chewed up the shaft
>> key.
>>
>> Any suggestions or comments appreciated.
>> John J.
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