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.
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'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.