Hi Vince
glad to hear that you're proceeding very well with the engine rebuild. it was such a shame after all the work we did on your car and it was still running smokey when it left my shop. how many valves were bent? let me know if you want to order any parts. you won't know about the head gasket until you do the piston top protrusion from the block. measure all 4 and take the largest one and compare that with bentley for 1,2 or 3 notch gasket. will be good see it running well in a very short time eh?
Giles
Hi Vince
glad to hear that you're proceeding very well with the engine rebuild. it was such a shame after all the work we did on your car and it was still running smokey when it left my shop. how many valves were bent? let me know if you want to order any parts. you won't know about the head gasket until you do the piston top protrusion from the block. measure all 4 and take the largest one and compare that with bentley for 1,2 or 3 notch gasket. will be good see it running well in a very short time eh?
Giles
I got a call from the machine shop today. The block is hot tanked, bored and honed to match the pistons, New intermediate shaft bearings installed, Rods will be re-sized tomorrow, And ALL the valves were out of spec or bent, so I had them order all new valves and guides. On a positive note, the crank is in excellent shape and he loves those prothe pistons. The rings that came with the pistons will be replaced with quality ones tho. Should be ready for pickup on Thursday.
I will need a new starer, clutch slave cylinder(because when I took the old one off the transmission, the rod just fell off???) and a water pump. I think I may replace the water hoses on the engine, as I will be replacing ever bearing and seal in that motor, its just as well to do it all.
The number on the starter is the one for a vr6.... not sure why. maybe one of the 17 previous owners just picked it up at the wreckers lol
Ed
I will be picking up my engine parts this coming Tuesday. I purchased an engine stand and have it waiting for the engine
I cant wait to start putting this thing back together. Pics will follow
Cheers
Ed
I have a parts diesel jetta I`m guessing will have many of the parts you need... I have 3 starters that all work well.
You re welcome to one of them for free if you come pick it up.
i honed my cylinders by hand twice with a ball hone the first time - didnt work so well, and a stone hone the second time - worked great.
The Parts are in!!!! Well most of them anyway
I ordered a bottom gasket set, Rod, Main, Head, Flywheel and pressure Plate bolts and crank pulley bolt. Once those parts come in, I can start reassembling the engine
I will post pics as I make progress.
Ed
Look at this and tell me please if its ok to proceed...... The holes are not lined up properly
This is the Intermediate Shaft Bearings.
Can they be removed and used again or do I have to buy another set?
The IM shaft was installed when I took delivery, I removed it to inspect the bearing placement. Should have done it at the shop, but the block was wrapped in plastic.
Ed
I think you should show the picture to the shop and hit em up for a guilt trip discount on your next purchase.