Author Topic: problems with my engine girdle???  (Read 10567 times)

Reply #45February 06, 2010, 09:09:22 am

truckinwagen

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Re: problems with my engine girdle???
« Reply #45 on: February 06, 2010, 09:09:22 am »
they are indeed available here in the states, but for about $400.

the spacers that come with the kit still need to be machined down to work with your particular engine

with the girdles I had made it would be very possible to get everything together for $150-$200.

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Reply #46February 06, 2010, 09:17:33 am

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Re: problems with my engine girdle???
« Reply #46 on: February 06, 2010, 09:17:33 am »
ooohhh! more strength enhancing goodies for the bottom end ;D.  Not only will my build pack a mean punch but It will be darn near indestructible.

VWs already are damn near indestructible. i cant blow one up, so thats saying something. and ive tried.

and yea, theres at least 3 or 4 Kevins on the board...

Reply #47February 06, 2010, 11:06:45 am

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Re: problems with my engine girdle???
« Reply #47 on: February 06, 2010, 11:06:45 am »

VWs already are damn near indestructible. i cant blow one up, so thats saying something. and ive tried.


Yup, these engines last forever @150-170hp with stock parts.  8)  Itīs user error what breaks these.
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Reply #48February 06, 2010, 11:15:03 am

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Re: problems with my engine girdle???
« Reply #48 on: February 06, 2010, 11:15:03 am »

VWs already are damn near indestructible. i cant blow one up, so thats saying something. and ive tried.


Yup, these engines last forever @150-170hp with stock parts.  8)  Itīs user error what breaks these.

yea, to blow up a VW diesel, you either have to be an idiot, not pay attention to your gauges, or you gotta be trying to blow it up. vw did a damn good job building these engines, except for the lack of head bolts. it needs 5 more head bolts, imho.