RabbitJockey on 27 Mar, 2024 13:04 in mTDI Mechanical TDI Conversions
looks good, did you do anything in the intake bowls/seat area? it looks like you opened up your exhaust more than me. i wish i had done it more like yours, but i was trying to keep it simple.how much time did you get into it?
RabbitJockey on 27 Mar, 2024 13:01 in IDI Engine
i believe there is a nice kit for the steering column bearing these days.in the past or just for a temporary fix many just push it back into place and then use a hose clamp to hold it there.
fatmobile on 27 Mar, 2024 02:08 in IDI Engine
Is the pickup AC or not? There is an easy way to change the heater core in an AC car.
Mohatanous on 26 Mar, 2024 22:19 in IDI Engine
Brief update:I have not had any further work done on the head due to my friend unfortunately having a stroke. At this time we don't know if he will be alright or not, so that just plain sucks. In the mean time I've started cleaning the block out of buildup and replacing the heater core. One other thing I have to tackle is the bearing on the steering shaft inside the car. That seems like a fun task!
jhax on 25 Mar, 2024 12:09 in mTDI Mechanical TDI Conversions
Exhaust port on head gasket side before:Exhaust port on head gasket side after:Overall first porting on headgasket side:Exhaust ports before and after on manifold side:Other two:One left: Final product:I ended up smoothing out the exhaust ports to keep airflow as laminar as I could. While keeping the intake ports dimpled in order to promote turbulence for more efficient AF mixture sooner.
fatmobile on 25 Mar, 2024 02:13 in IDI Engine
My concern is if you surface it flat, the cam will rock when it's installed.It will be pushing down very hard on the center journals as it runs.
ORCoaster on 23 Mar, 2024 13:48 in IDI Engine
I used the glass plate and very fine, like 400 grit paper with oil, and got my head to come into tolerance. So I think as long as you are careful with the precups on a machine you would be OK. True or Not True?
fatmobile on 21 Mar, 2024 20:47 in IDI Engine
You test drove it and that fixed it?
fatmobile on 21 Mar, 2024 20:45 in IDI Engine
Right, those cracks are normal. Surprised you only found them on 1 and 4.Get a machinist that knows VWs. Don't let him surface it. Find out what "fix it" means.
ORCoaster on 21 Mar, 2024 19:44 in IDI Engine
Leaf springs on the front? I am sure you meant wobbly wheels on the back. Otherwise, you are driving something that VW didn't make or driving in reverse.