V8 Engine Problem

[Beatty, Robert]

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Weiss, Dave [SMTP:Dave.Weiss at MKG.com]
> Sent:	Friday, September 29, 2000 8:19 PM
> To:	'quattro at audifans.com'
> Subject:	V8 Engine Problem
> 
> 
> 1)  Leakdown can't check oil rings because they have different angle to
> cylinder walls when engine is running.  Also, ring gaps could be lined up.
> Probably valve guides, but if head teardown shows they're not too bad, can
> replace rings (and rod bearings).  $1800-2500 if it's just the head(s).
> $5000 absolute worst case w/ used engine (and he says can swap rear plates
> to mate auto engine up to 5-speed).
> 
If you go with option one.... there is more than just changing rear plates
for an Auto trans motor to a standard.... You must also put in a guide for
the timing belt on the standard trans motors to keep the timing from jumping
teeth if using the engine for braking...

I'm sure some of the other V-8 guys can back me up on this.

Rob