6brnorma, thanks for that but while you were away I did some Googling and found a Bobcat dealer not far from my friend in NC. Triangle Equipment is getting the side cover gaskets for me ($18 each) and UPS delivering them to him for $10. He'll post them to me in Australia
A couple of useful links....
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For stock seals at fair prices....
http://www.ebatmus.com/seals_skf.html
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For VH4D oversize piston kits. ...
http://www.agkits.com/wisconsin-vh4d-gas-inframe-overhaul-engine-rebuild-kit.aspx#.WKZIx3-o0lJ
(You may find cheaper stock size or 20 or 30 thou kits elsewhere but for 40 thou over its gets exxy. This crew were the cheapest I found. They even have 60 thou kits.)
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This guy was also a good source for cheap Wisconsin parts. ... Tim at Rock Creek Consulting, 4429 Brumbaugh Rd. New Enterprise, Pa. 16664 814-766-3675
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$35 for a complete gasket set is about half the price of anyone else I found. I also bought head bolts, oil filter, engine seals, spark plugs from him. Its a weird name for a parts supplier and he doesnt have a website but you will find him on ebay or you can email him. He responded promptly.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Complete-Wisconsin-Engine-Gasket-Set-for-VH4D-W4-1770-VF4D-READ-AD-/351964059017?hash=item51f2b15589:m:mPq_qEC9ZgXhA-TZe-Ndh8w
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