[C320-list] Headmate rebuild

[bruceheyman at cox.net]

Jerry,
Definitely want to be careful not to over torque any of the fasteners on the unit, very easy to crack it.  Better to clean all of the gasket surfaces really well and then just snug up the screws and let the gaskets do their job.
Bruce
Somerset 671 SoCal
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From: "Jerry Clayton" <jsea at prodigy.net>
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Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:53:40 
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Subject: [C320-list] Headmate rebuild

I bought a Headmate rebuilt kit to rebuild the head on my 2004 320.  I have heard some horror stories of cracking plastic pieces, two different size joker valves, etc.
Haven't been able to find anything on rebuilding so I thought I would ask the group if anyone has any suggestions, articles or anything else they would like to offer.  The primary reason for the rebuild is water coming back into the bowl after dry flushing, which I am told is probably a joker valve issue.  I just figured while I'm at it might as well use the rest of the kit and replace the other pieces too.
I did buy a small ratchet type screw driver for the tight angles.
I thought I would ask, as sometimes you can get some valuable info from someone who has done the job before.
Any idea how long of a job this is?
Thanks in advance

Regards,

Jerry Clayton
#988