MC1 - while I'm at it..

[Huw Powell]

> '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.

> Would I be jinxing myself not to do the rings, or should I leave well
> enough alone?  I certainly don't want to risk doing more harm than good.
>  However, I sure dont want to pull this motor again any time soon.  On that
> note though - If I did need to, can I remove the bottom end if need be from
> the bottom, leaving the head and manifolds intact?

Not the voice of extreme rebuild experience here, so I can't recommend
one way or another.

But it sur elooks like you can do the main and rod bearings with the
engine basically in place, and save that money now.

To do the rings you have to pull the pistons out the top though.  So
maybe at least do them now?

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Huw Powell

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