Author Topic: Engine rebuild (Read 3178 times)

dubCanuck1 · « **on:** May 31, 2007, 11:00:14 pm »

OK. It's just about that time. I need to put a refresh on the old man's engine. I'm pretty sure it's blowing by at least a little.

I'm not sure we created a comprehensive list, but I'd like to leave no part unturned.

The plan is to send the head and block off to be checked over and have the valves reground if needed. I'll probably keep the pistons and con rods, but other than that, it's new stuff all around. I already got a 3-hole HG from PP as well as a windage tray and the valve cover gasket.

Also, does someone offer a kit that just has it all included? What a pain in the arse to figure it all out.

THanks..

Justin · « **Reply #1 on:** June 01, 2007, 06:58:45 am »

you can always check out vwdieselparts.com jack should have everything you need and is very helpfull

good luck
Justin

rallydiesel · « **Reply #2 on:** June 01, 2007, 08:17:55 am »

Also, http://www.partsplaceinc.com/ has lots and LOTS of good rebuild stuff.

jtanguay · « **Reply #3 on:** June 01, 2007, 09:13:27 am »

have you considered going total seal for the oil control rings??? i'm doing that... they should be here soon hopefully!! no more blow-by, and now is the right time to get that done!

dubCanuck1 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 01, 2007, 10:28:52 am »

I was just going to get an overbore kit from Jack. Are the total seal rings better? Do they come in oversized bore?

jimfoo · « **Reply #5 on:** June 01, 2007, 12:05:45 pm »

They are a gapless ring which supposedly limits blowby to something like 2%, which isn't much.

tylernt · « **Reply #6 on:** June 01, 2007, 05:12:09 pm »

Quote from: "jimfoo"

They are a gapless ring which supposedly limits blowby to something like 2%, which isn't much.

True, but I suspect that 150Kmi of wear later, they will have more compression than worn standard rings.

Justin · « **Reply #7 on:** June 02, 2007, 10:29:16 am »

I have the total seal gapless seconds in my GMC 383 stroker and I love them I think that they help contribute to my 375 horse 14.6 second and still get 14 mpg with 33x14.50 swampers. depending on cost for the diesel I would say that you cant go wrong with them

later
Justin

rallydiesel · « **Reply #8 on:** June 02, 2007, 11:10:54 am »

Where do you get these wonderful rings? :?:

jimfoo · « **Reply #9 on:** June 02, 2007, 11:26:18 am »

http://www.totalseal.com/SearchByApplication.aspx