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Engine Specific Info and Questions => IDI Engine => Topic started by: kevinm on June 07, 2010, 09:35:27 pm

Title: Starting Build...
Post by: kevinm on June 07, 2010, 09:35:27 pm
I figured i should introduce myself and say hi... I recently picked up a 92 Jetta TD Coupe with a blown HG and plan on doing the franken motor to it... I never saw the car run and took the sellers word on its recent running status before towing it home.  It cranked fine and had a brand new pump on it so i was sold.  Anyways, check out the pics and let me know what you think about the tops of the pistons.  Looks like some kissing went on a while back, think there still good?
(http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk17/kmahon01/SSL10086.jpg)
(http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk17/kmahon01/SSL10084.jpg)
(http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk17/kmahon01/SSL10085.jpg)
Title: Re: Starting Build...
Post by: one_tinted_tail on June 07, 2010, 10:34:18 pm
I dont know that id be as concerned about the pistons as the bearings..

not sure which franken build youre referring to. coming of a hydra head mated to mech. block, and am looking forward to going back to mech lifters.



Title: Re: Starting Build...
Post by: kevinm on June 08, 2010, 04:21:16 pm
i plan on doing something like Smokey Eddy.  Im gona drop some cash on the 1.6 bottom end and start lookin for a aaz head.
Title: Re: Starting Build...
Post by: smoken u on June 08, 2010, 06:18:42 pm
nice lookin body on that jetta, doesent look like much rust, lol that an aftermarket cooling fan i see on propped up on the strut tower there?