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Also make sure that the camshaft mark lines up with the valve cover when cyl
1 is at tdc...Check for loose vac. lines and rubber gasket mount of the
carb.

SFC

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> Craig wrote:
>>Yes you can get thicker head gaskets but its not really needed. If its
>>just
>>the intermediate sprocket that isn't lining up get it as close as possible
>>&
>>reset the ignition timing at the distributor.
>>
>>Craig
>>
>>> Hi, I've had the head skimmed on my 1985 VW P***at 1800CL. Since doing
>>> that
>>[quoted text clipped - 19 lines]
>>>
>>> Roger
>
> Thanks Craig. That's worth a try. Didnt think of that.
>
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> RD
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Thanks SFC. I've checked the camshaft mark and for loose vac line. Both Ok
but havent checked the rubber gasket. It's the only part of the carb I
disturbed when removing it. If it's that I'll really kick myself. Cheers.

Roger

SFC wrote:
>Also make sure that the camshaft mark lines up with the valve cover when cyl
>1 is at tdc...Check for loose vac. lines and rubber gasket mount of the
>carb.
>
>SFC
>
>>>Yes you can get thicker head gaskets but its not really needed. If its
>>>just
>[quoted text clipped - 11 lines]
>>
>> Thanks Craig. That's worth a try. Didnt think of that.

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