Yanked 1.5 injectors

[zukgod1]

That's what I did, it's not as accurate as the method laid out in the Bentley but hey..

I cleaned the top of the pistons really well then used a machinist straight edge across th top of the pistons at 12, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10. I suspect that was a tad overkill but I wanted to make sure as I was using feeler gauges.

[Typrus]

I'll have to do that.

Anyones opinions on injectors or nozzles? Stick with 1.5'ers and go with 1.5'er nozzles? The nozzles are $7 a pop, so cheap. Injectors I can't imagine are worn beyond shimming or the likes.

Also, my buddy is convinced the cam is a bit worn down (I think he's comparing to the ALH he has sitting in his shop) so how can we be sure? I want to be able to find out so I can either set him at ease or eat my own foot. lol.

Any suggestions for "honing" the pistons and rings? Use a bottle-brush honer or a stone-set? What to do with the rings? We'll definitely replace all 4 sets if we find any broken ones (from the ether run away perhaps?) And we'll take a peek at the bearings. I just don't want to futz with plastigaging and all that. But if we find it need a bore or bearings we'll likely get the block boiled and the head shot. It'll turn into a full-on rebuild lol.

Still haven't taken the time to peruse the IP rebuild thread. Might print it off and read it at work. lol. Not a fan of the Zone. Oh well though.

Eventually we'll have Giles take care of our little IP as well. Might go find a 1.6TD and get it built and just keep the aneroid off till we decide to go turbo or not.

[jtanguay]

I'll have to do that.

Anyones opinions on injectors or nozzles? Stick with 1.5'ers and go with 1.5'er nozzles? The nozzles are $7 a pop, so cheap. Injectors I can't imagine are worn beyond shimming or the likes.

Also, my buddy is convinced the cam is a bit worn down (I think he's comparing to the ALH he has sitting in his shop) so how can we be sure? I want to be able to find out so I can either set him at ease or eat my own foot. lol.

Any suggestions for "honing" the pistons and rings? Use a bottle-brush honer or a stone-set? What to do with the rings? We'll definitely replace all 4 sets if we find any broken ones (from the ether run away perhaps?) And we'll take a peek at the bearings. I just don't want to futz with plastigaging and all that. But if we find it need a bore or bearings we'll likely get the block boiled and the head shot. It'll turn into a full-on rebuild lol.

Still haven't taken the time to peruse the IP rebuild thread. Might print it off and read it at work. lol. Not a fan of the Zone. Oh well though.

Eventually we'll have Giles take care of our little IP as well. Might go find a 1.6TD and get it built and just keep the aneroid off till we decide to go turbo or not.

i'm pretty sure that the TDI cam is a bit more abrupt, but not 100% sure.