WTB: 16v 2.0 9A or 1.8 head

[Mikewire]

I need it for the Passat project in my garage. Please email or PM if you have one you want to get rid of for a decent price. Thanks!

[Custom VW]

I guess the big question is what is decent? cores are worth about $75 without valves. I have enough to put together a head, but it sounds like you should send me yours, and see if I can just fix it.

[Mikewire]

Hmmm sounds like a decent option...

I am working a deal to pick up a used head with 100K for $150 shipped. But what would it cost to have you rebuild it?

[Custom VW]

The only problem I have with 16v's is that they have 16 of everything.

1 used intake valve (cut) $6
1 lifter $8
1 installed guide (with part) $5
1 replaced seat $20
Heat straighten head $60
so when you add it up, it can be both ways.

If you end up jusgt needing intake valves then you get away at $40, plus the time to lap them. if your looking for a budget deal, then the used head might be a good parts bin.

Labor for rebuilding is about 150, for a good rebuild, it's the parts that kills people.

Same with my rebuilt trannies. It's only $200 in labor including replacing the diff rivots with a stud kit.

[Mikewire]

Ahh yeah see I want to go budget with this one as it's a third car and won't be a daily driver, and I have other projects I need/want to get started on and finish.

I paid a guy on the Vortex for an extra head he has and I should get it in the next couple of weeks.

[Custom VW]

easiest and best way to inspect( always inspect before you put it on) a 16v head is to take off the cams, remove all the lifters and re-install the cams (torqued) you should be able to turn the cam puller very easily, any excessive force means the camline is bent.....don't be afraid....it's easy to fix.

[Mikewire]

Nice, thanks for the tip - I will definitely test this head out using this method. You never know, but the kid seems trustworthy and I saw some pics (not that it helps me much!). Vortex is great for parts...