new cyl head sources?????

[derekp]

I may need to get a rebuild/new cyl head for my 92 jetta eco diesel.
parts place has both new/rebuilt.

Anybody ever buy one of their new heads? Any comments pro/con on them?

They are far from me (I'm around Phila Pa area) so shipping is costly AND they charge core charges on NEW heads.
Makes it undesirable for me...

Anyone have any east coast reliable sources?

Oil leakage on front side of head - head probably warped too much to mill (sadly, oil leakage is the ONLY reason the gasket is bad)

so - any other sources besides parts place inc???

Thanks!!!

[ORCoaster]

I was taking apart a head today and noticed that there were a couple of studs that hold the VC on that were barely tight.  Like I could have undid them with my fingers if I had tried.  That might be the reason for an oil leak at the gasket or do you means Head Gasket  (HG)?  Might try warming it up and then undo and redo the head bolts again.  Never hurts. 

[Gizmoman]

Will this work for you?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-8-Valve-Cylinder-Head-Volkswagen-Golf-Jetta-Rabbit-Gas1800cc1-8L-/110695209925?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item19c5f2dbc5
He has a few more but you need to weld up damage on two of them.

[bbob203]

vwdieselparts.com

[RockOcean]

I just bought a cyl. head from these guys - great customer service and free shipping.

http://shopping.boraparts.com/product_info.php?products_id=32&osCsid=q5870vseqdfr8sidbdt3apl3r2