i have an 86 golf with the 1.6 non turbo diesel....the engine is getting new rings soon. is there anything else that i should do while i have the engine out.....i am already replacing the clutch...by the way this is my first post. i have been reading these boards for a while and i have just decided to join...
Welcome!
if you are going to take the entire engine out for the ring job, you should just rebuild the whole thing. Replacing the rings does not always require removing the whole engine. Usually when replacing the rings, honing the cylinders is part of the job. Might as well do the rod bearings at the same time as they will be removed when you take the pistons out for the ring job.
Sky is the limit so maybe your budget might be the next part of this discussion
Welcome!
if you are going to take the entire engine out for the ring job, you should just rebuild the whole thing. Replacing the rings does not always require removing the whole engine. Usually when replacing the rings, honing the cylinders is part of the job. Might as well do the rod bearings at the same time as they will be removed when you take the pistons out for the ring job.
Sky is the limit so maybe your budget might be the next part of this discussion
i'll check everything while im doing it....i just hope the engine isnt too far gone....is there a place in the northwest that does the heads on these cars or is it easy enough to do myself....(this will be my first rebuild with my dad