Thezorn's AAZ rebuild.

[Thezorn]

Finally got the the engine back from the machine shop!!!! They ended up cleaning the cylinders, acids bathing the block and crank, polishing all the bearing surfaces, machined the crank for the TDI sprocket, resurfaced the flywheel, polished the IM shaft bearing surfaces and cleaned the pistons and Con rods. I am so happy to finally have the engine back to work on.
I have one question as of right now. Im just installing the new Main bearings into the block and there is one thing Im not sure about. I have 1 extra bearing with a slot in it (same as the ones that get pressed into the block) Which end gets 2 of these bearings, the clutch end or the timing end? Ive skimmed through my bentley but can see anything specifeing this.
Thanks in advance, Ill try and get some pics up later also.

[RadoTD]

I remember running into this same thing, I had Ed there to tell me where it goes. IIRC, the furthest away from the oil pump to get better lubrication, but hopefully someone else can chime in, as I'm not sure if that was it

[Thezorn]

I remember running into this same thing, I had Ed there to tell me where it goes. IIRC, the furthest away from the oil pump to get better lubrication, but hopefully someone else can chime in, as I'm not sure if that was it

Thats what I ended up doing.

Does anyone have a copy of instructions or even a DIY for that matter for re-building the kkk k14 or 24 turbos? I bought a kit off a local guy but I have no idea what most of the little things are for

Still looking for something to help me out with this.

[RadoTD]

http://www.suzukituning.com/General/KKK%20K14%20Turbo/KKK14TurboRebuild.htm
http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=13357.0

I had these two sites bookmarked... does either one of those help you?

[macka]

So how much are you billing to make those plenums?  I've been following your build, and really want one. Hell I'll even supply the AL and beer.

[Thezorn]

http://www.suzukituning.com/General/KKK%20K14%20Turbo/KKK14TurboRebuild.htm
http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=13357.0

I had these two sites bookmarked... does either one of those help you?

Awsome Dude!!! Im sure that is going to help tones

So how much are you billing to make those plenums?  I've been following your build, and really want one. Hell I'll even supply the AL and beer.

Hahaha Im not sure. Ill get my car running first and see how it does. Cost wise it was fairly cheap, probabley around $30 for the aluminum from a local shop. It was definatley time consuming though, but it would be alot easier to make another one that for sure. Then I just used the bottom flange off of the stock manifold and built up from it. Only hard part would be finding one of the manifolds again. But if you really want on let me know and Ill see what I can do.

[myvolkswagen]

I have one question as of right now. Im just installing the new Main bearings into the block and there is one thing Im not sure about. I have 1 extra bearing with a slot in it (same as the ones that get pressed into the block) Which end gets 2 of these bearings, the clutch end or the timing end? Ive skimmed through my bentley but can see anything specifeing this.
Thanks in advance, Ill try and get some pics up later also.

does anyone have a for sure answer to this? i put mine in the number 3 main bearing cap. so the middle one. is that wrong?

[theman53]

You can make a 360 degree slot bearing on edit: #4 main (2 'top' halves like this ) instead of a 180 degree slot (one slot , one solid) which promotes full lubrication of  edit: #4 main 100% of the time instead of 50% of the time. IMO  edit: #4 main supplies oil pressure to not only rod #3 but also the head.

This was edited a long time ago and that is why it says edit in it. I completely ripped it off of the FAQ section, engine rebuilding tips, started by Myke_w   

THis is how I did mine.

[Thezorn]

Got both turbos ripped apart today to rebuild. The stock k14 isnt going to need a rebuild by the looks of it, but the k24 will. Ill try to get some pics later

[RadoTD]

Ooohhh! Are you doing K14/K24 compounds the same as me?

[Thezorn]

Ooohhh! Are you doing K14/K24 compounds the same as me?

Yes sir! Hopefully mine turn out as nice How is your car doing now?

[RadoTD]

The wastegate on my K24 is seized right now, so I can't floor it for very long at all or my boost will just skyrocket!

Plus for some reason, my boost gauge cut out, so I'm being pretty careful driving right now as I'm afraid to overspool the turbo

All is well though, engine feels very strong. Once I get my IC hooked up and full fuel, it should go fairly well

[Thezorn]

The wastegate on my K24 is seized right now, so I can't floor it for very long at all or my boost will just skyrocket!

Plus for some reason, my boost gauge cut out, so I'm being pretty careful driving right now as I'm afraid to overspool the turbo

All is well though, engine feels very strong. Once I get my IC hooked up and full fuel, it should go fairly well

Man, I am sooo excited to get my car going!!

[RadoTD]

Me too!
If you have trouble finding all the fittings you need for your turbo oil feed lines, let me know and I could pull together whatever you need and send it your way 

[Thezorn]

Me too!
If you have trouble finding all the fittings you need for your turbo oil feed lines, let me know and I could pull together whatever you need and send it your way 

Awsome dude if i need anything ill let you know