I had some minimal work done on the head for the 85 (cleaned, pressure tested, valves ground and adjusted, seals replaced, helicoiled the #2 spark plug thread, pulled the exhaust manifold studs) - $300. If nothing else, I was amazed at how much carbon had built up on the piston tops. I went all out and paid $150 for an Elring head gasket kit and head bolts and EM studs+nuts from the dealer.

I think that you might as well have the head tested to make sure it's straight and not cracked. That way you know where you stand, and if it's good you can have it cleaned easily.

Of course now, I'm stabbing the @#$! gunk on the block with a razor, some carb cleaner, and a big plastic scouring pad. Boy this'll take a while.

- alex

'85 244 Turbo
'84 245 Turbo