[OT] Diesel HG help needed

[amalventano1 at tds.net (Allyn)]

> Your head is going to be scrap (sorry to say)  If the engine 
> is a solid lifter I have a VW-rebuilt head still in the box, 
> or if it's hydro lifter, Carrots original 1.6 TD head can be 
> available - if you're planning on rebuilding the turd, that 
> is.  If you're upgrading to TD, I have some A1 specific bits 
> you'll need - notably the downpipe and airbox.

Why would the head be scrap?  This engine had less than 10k on a rebuild
(though it did sit unused for some extended periods).
Al