Author Topic: Where to buy the 1st oversize... (Read 4194 times)

RabbitGTDguy · « **on:** April 08, 2008, 07:32:02 pm »

So, the b3 mTDi swap is about to begin and since I'm tight on funds at the moment, I thought I'd at least start things off by tearing the rest of the shortblock down.

So...in so doing, I found quite a bit of bronzing on the crankshaft and some undesireables as far as the rod bearings were concerned, etc. I think with the known mileage that is on this motor that I'm starting with...that I want to go to the 1st OVERSIZE on just about everything in the lower end...just to have that much more of a fresh motor in the end.

Trouble is...I'm having trouble shopping for the parts that I need. Anyone have a source for the 1st oversize of the main bearings (without the crappo integrated number 3 two piece shell), rod bearings, and rings?
I've checked GAP, autohausaz.com and tdiparts.com without much like. I think the only thing I found was the Mains in oversize with the crappo integrated number 3 shell.

Joe

RabbitGTDguy · « **Reply #1 on:** April 08, 2008, 10:06:24 pm »

Thanks...i'm more interested in the lower end bearings, etc.
My pistons are in great shape and I'd rather stick with the good german units. Thanks for the inquiry though...
I overspoke when I was thinking oversize... I really want to pay attention to the rod bearings and mains...not so worried about the pistons as I think the bores will be find with the standards...
The ridge at the top is quite nice though!

Anyone have a source for the 1st oversize main and rod bearings? they are the biggest thing I'm worried about...

Joe

boxer246 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 08, 2008, 10:09:13 pm »

not to hijack your thread, but why is the integrated thrust rings on #3 bearing a bad thing?

RabbitGTDguy · « **Reply #3 on:** April 08, 2008, 10:17:08 pm »

The intergrated thrust bearings are known to eat through good rebuilds. By eating through I mean...eating into the sides of the main bearing carriers themselves.
All motor rebuilds I've ever done, I've only use the 6 pc bearings...never had a problem with them. Lots of horror stories out there about the intergrated thrust bearing...

Joe

boxer246 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 08, 2008, 11:58:34 pm »

wow I never heard that problem before. Guess I need to do some reading.

I've used two sets of those bearings. I should pull my pan and check to see if there's any damage being done. If its such a big problem, I wonder why the good bearing makers like Mahle and Kolbenschmidt make these bearings if they are detrimental to the block? Seems odd.

myke_w · « **Reply #5 on:** April 09, 2008, 01:10:08 am »

Joe - I got ya covered.. check the price list in my sig and IM me.

RabbitGTDguy · « **Reply #6 on:** April 09, 2008, 09:08:57 am »

myke...I PM'd ya. I didn't see oversize listed for TDI on your site...but I'm sure that isn't everything you can get I imagine. The prices are to my liking!

Joe

myke_w · « **Reply #7 on:** April 09, 2008, 09:23:20 am »

Joe I PM'ed you back on this..

The mains and rods are available in .5mm OS

I'm updating the site as we speak..

I also have a new line on 1.9 TD pistons in .5mm Goetze brand.. I can get almost anything you need, it would take months to put all my lines on my site..

If you need somthing just ask, in the meantime I'll try to keep the site up to date with the most sought after parts...

RabbitGTDguy · « **Reply #8 on:** April 09, 2008, 09:32:41 am »

myke...

Nice...that works. I'll use you for my source then. I just sent you another PM re: your PM. I wasn't understanding one thing that you said.

Nice that both are available in .5mm That'll be the ticket...

Joe

myke_w · « **Reply #9 on:** April 09, 2008, 10:18:56 am »

my bad on bearings..

.25mm is 1st OS - NOT .5mm

I was thinking pistons...

duffer · « **Reply #10 on:** April 15, 2008, 11:57:33 am »

Quote from: "myke_w"

Joe - I got ya covered.. check the price list in my sig and IM me.

I just checked and bookmarked your site.
Your prices are pretty good.

Question: How do I pay if I don't have PayPal?

myke_w · « **Reply #11 on:** April 15, 2008, 01:03:30 pm »

Sorry this is off topic..

I can Google checkout invoice you, which allows you to pay with credit card.

PM me, we'll talk about what you need.

RabbitGTDguy · « **Reply #12 on:** April 15, 2008, 10:22:12 pm »

just waiting to hear from the machine shop on my block, etc. myke...I'll let ya know

myke_w · « **Reply #13 on:** April 16, 2008, 01:41:56 am »

take your time