MC1 - while I'm at it..

[Ben Swann]

Yes, I am really hesitant to get into the bottom end.  I've done it before,
and it is a PITA.  Plus the additional cost is getting to be overwhelming.

I just don't want to be touching this motor again, at least not for several
years.  I don't plan to abuse it, but want it to have the capability to
take abuse.

Ben

On Thursday, February 28, 2002 10:37 AM, JShadzi at aol.com
[SMTP:JShadzi at aol.com] wrote:
> I wouldn't touch it from what you describe, just change the seals and run
it.
>
>
> Javad
>
> << '87 5000 Quattro Turbo Avant engine rebuild -
>
>  While I'm in the middle of the insanity - the engine is out and the head
is
>  on the bench - stud extraction in process...will lap valves, new seals
and
>  performance springs, 264I/260E cam.
>
>  Should I even consider to touch the lower end?  I had only planned on
>  replacing front and rear oil seals.
>
>  The engine has about 160kmi on it, has been running synth for some time.
>   Good compression.  The hone marks are still visible on the cylinder
walls,
>  and their is a slight amount of carbon on the piston tops, but nothing
>  unusual.   The engine had been running beautifully at 1.8-2bar, with
>  exception of manifold crack and 2 studs breaking off upon removal - they
>  may have already been gone.  The number 4 cylinder appeared had more
>  whitish carbon deposit on the exhaust valve than the rest.  Yes the
motor
>  mount did fall apart upon removal - surprise!
>
>  I will be installing 2 piece manifold + highflow cat and exhaust coupled
to
>  T3/T04 turbo >>
>